Estimator / Takeoff Specialist – Residential Construction

Estimator / Takeoff Specialist – Residential Construction

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Residential Construction Estimator / Takeoff Specialist with hands-on homebuilding experience to support a high-volume residential builder.

This role is less about traditional estimating and more about accurately performing material takeoffs, validating costs, and ensuring each home is built on a solid financial foundation before construction begins.

The ideal candidate has a background in residential construction (superintendent, framer, or project manager) and understands how to translate plans into real-world material and labor requirements.

What You'll Do

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from plans (concrete, lumber, drywall, roofing, etc.)
• Build and maintain accurate budgets using Excel-based estimating tools
• Validate subcontractor bids by cross-checking quantities and pricing
• Maintain pricing across ~10 core spec home plans with 40+ upgrade options each
• Update budgets and plan variations as material and labor costs change
• Support a building operation delivering 35–40 homes per year
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and consistency across builds

What We're Looking For

• Background in residential construction (superintendent, framer, project manager, or similar)
• Strong understanding of how homes are built (foundations, framing, roofing, etc.)
• Experience performing or supporting material takeoffs
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings
• Strong Excel skills (existing templates/tools are in place)
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working independently

What This Role Is NOT

• Not a purely administrative estimating role
• Not focused on commercial construction
• Not dependent on just collecting subcontractor bids

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000 – $75,000
• 401(k)
• Subsidized health insurance

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your construction knowledge directly influences project profitability, efficiency, and execution.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.