Remodeling Designer & Estimator

Leo Lantz Construction, Inc.

Remodeling Designer & Estimator

Location: Glen Allen, VA | Full-time | On-site, with homeowner meetings and local project visits

Turn homeowners' ideas into well-planned remodels. With hourly pay, performance bonuses, and room to use your creativity.

Bring your design sense, construction knowledge, and people skills to a role that connects creative ideas with practical remodeling solutions.

Leo Lantz Construction, Inc. helps homeowners plan and complete residential remodeling projects. Our team focuses on craftsmanship, thoughtful design, accurate planning, and clear communication with clients. We are a nationally awarded and recognized design build and remodel firm. 

About the Role

As our Remodeling Designer & Estimator, you'll help homeowners move from "Here's what we're imagining" to a clear project scope, thoughtful selections, and an accurate proposal.

This position combines residential remodeling design, construction estimating, and consultative sales. You'll listen to clients, explore their priorities, explain options, and recommend solutions that fit their homes and budgets. You'll also help transfer approved projects to production so the team has the information needed to move forward.

If you enjoy both the creative and practical sides of remodeling--and prefer helping people make informed decisions over using high-pressure sales tactics--this role offers the opportunity to bring those strengths together.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with homeowners to understand their remodeling goals, style preferences, priorities, and budgets.
• Develop design concepts and help clients select materials, finishes, fixtures, colors, and layouts.
• Define project scope and recommend solutions that balance design goals, cost, and construction requirements.
• Prepare detailed estimates using project plans, specifications, measurements, selections, and current pricing.
• Obtain material, labor, and subcontractor pricing, including availability and lead-time information.
• Prepare and present proposals, pricing options, allowances, and project expectations in clear, understandable terms.
• Follow up with prospective clients and maintain communication throughout sales and preconstruction.
• Update estimates, selections, project records, and revised pricing in JobTread as details change.
• Coordinate with the production team, vendors, and subcontractors to support project handoffs, material ordering, and delivery planning.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in residential remodeling, construction, interior design, kitchen and bath design, estimating, or a related field.
• A strong understanding of residential construction and remodeling processes.
• Ability to translate homeowner preferences into practical project recommendations.
• Confidence discussing budgets, pricing, materials, and project scope with clients.
• Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Attention to detail, accurate documentation, and the ability to manage multiple clients and project priorities.
• Strong computer skills and a willingness to learn construction management and estimating software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing construction estimates, proposals, or project pricing.
• Familiarity with JobTread, Cyncly or similar construction management and design software.
• Ability to read construction plans, specifications, measurements, and related project documents.

Pay and Benefits

• W-2 employment.
• Pay: $23 - $27 per hour, depending on experience.
• Eligible for performance-based bonuses in addition to guaranteed hourly pay 
• Paid observed holidays.
• Vacation pay.
• IRA match.
• Full-time, on-site work in Glen Allen, with homeowner meetings and local project visits.

Why Join Leo Lantz Construction, Inc.?

• Bring your ideas to a team whose work centers on craftsmanship and helping homeowners make confident decisions.
• Work alongside colleagues, vendors, and trade partners to turn client goals into organized, buildable projects.
• Receive hourly compensation and benefits while contributing across design, estimating, and sales.
• Build on your skills through hands-on involvement in multiple stages of the remodeling process.

Apply Today

Ready to help homeowners bring their remodeling plans to life? Submit your resume and highlight your relevant design, estimating, remodeling, or consultative sales experience.

Leo Lantz Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants.