Estimator

Estimator – Residential Homebuilding

Position Overview

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for residential construction projects. This role plays a key part in supporting sales, construction, and purchasing teams by ensuring budgets align with design, pricing, and market conditions. The Estimator will work within a production/semi-custom environment, leveraging standard plans while accommodating selected upgrades and options.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for new home construction based on plans, specifications, and selected option
• Analyze drawings and specifications to determine material, labour, and equipment requirement
• Develop and maintain base house pricing, option pricing, and upgrade cost structure
• Collaborate with sales and design teams to ensure accurate pricing for customer selection
• Solicit, review, and compare trade and supplier quotes to ensure cost competitivenes
• Maintain and update estimating databases, cost libraries, and historical pricin
• identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering alternative
• Monitor cost trends, material fluctuations, and market condition
• Support budgeting and forecasting for upcoming projects and communities
• Work closely with construction and purchasing teams to ensure estimates align with actual build costs
• Assist in resolving discrepancies between estimated and actual costs

Qualification

• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience
• 2-5+ years of residential construction estimating experience (production or semi-custom homebuilding preferre
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials, and process
• Experience reading and interpreting architectural plans and specification
• Proficiency in estimating software, Excel, and ERP/homebuilding systems (e.g., NewStar, BuildPro, or similar
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills