Job Description
Estimator - Residential Home Builder
Location:
Office-based with limited field exposure encouraged Experience Level:
5-7+ years
About the Role
We are a growing residential home builder seeking an experienced
Estimator
to join our team. This role is ideal for someone currently working as a
Project Manager or Assistant PM
who wants to transition into estimating, or for an established estimator with strong residential experience. Office-based with opportunities to visit job sites as needed to stay connected to the field.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed estimates for
custom and semi-custom residential homes
Manage the full estimating process for each home, including takeoffs, pricing, and final budgets
Solicit, review, and level subcontractor bids
Manage selections and pricing in coordination with ownership and the
Interior Designer
Maintain and update cost data, budgets, and historical pricing
Review construction plans, identify gaps, and
redline plans
as needed
Utilize
BuilderTrend
to manage estimates, bids, and selections
Work closely with operations and project management to ensure smooth handoffs
Qualifications
5-7+ years of experience in residential construction (Estimator, PM, or Assistant PM)
Strong understanding of residential construction methods and sequencing
Ability to
read, interpret, and redline construction drawings
Proficiency with
BuilderTrend, Bluebeam, Outlook, and Excel
Experience working with interior designers and managing finishes/selections
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
Field experience is a plus and encouraged, though not a daily requirement
Why This Role
Clear growth path for
PMs looking to move into estimating
Collaborative environment working directly with design and construction teams
Primarily office-based with balanced field exposure
Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected residential builder
Please send your resume to
megan.cantone@gogpac.com OR call 605-610-1570
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Estimator - Residential Home Builder
Location:
Office-based with limited field exposure encouraged Experience Level:
5-7+ years
About the Role
We are a growing residential home builder seeking an experienced
Estimator
to join our team. This role is ideal for someone currently working as a
Project Manager or Assistant PM
who wants to transition into estimating, or for an established estimator with strong residential experience. Office-based with opportunities to visit job sites as needed to stay connected to the field.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed estimates for
custom and semi-custom residential homes
Manage the full estimating process for each home, including takeoffs, pricing, and final budgets
Solicit, review, and level subcontractor bids
Manage selections and pricing in coordination with ownership and the
Interior Designer
Maintain and update cost data, budgets, and historical pricing
Review construction plans, identify gaps, and
redline plans
as needed
Utilize
BuilderTrend
to manage estimates, bids, and selections
Work closely with operations and project management to ensure smooth handoffs
Qualifications
5-7+ years of experience in residential construction (Estimator, PM, or Assistant PM)
Strong understanding of residential construction methods and sequencing
Ability to
read, interpret, and redline construction drawings
Proficiency with
BuilderTrend, Bluebeam, Outlook, and Excel
Experience working with interior designers and managing finishes/selections
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
Field experience is a plus and encouraged, though not a daily requirement
Why This Role
Clear growth path for
PMs looking to move into estimating
Collaborative environment working directly with design and construction teams
Primarily office-based with balanced field exposure
Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected residential builder
Please send your resume to
megan.cantone@gogpac.com OR call 605-610-1570
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.