Steel Ridge Construction is seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Estimator to join our growing reconstruction and renovation team. This role is responsible for producing accurate, thorough estimates across a wide range of projects – from small insurance jobs to full home remodels – and carrying those estimates through to purchase orders that set our field team up for success. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and takes ownership of the numbers from initial site meeting through final PO issuance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Estimating
- Attend initial site meetings alongside the Project Manager to observe conditions firsthand, hear homeowner expectations, and gather the information needed to build a complete and accurate estimate
- Review project scopes, site visit notes, and architectural/insurance documents to develop detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
- Produce estimates across a wide project range — from $10,000 insurance claims to $500,000 full home remodels — with speed and accuracy appropriate to each job size
- Solicit and obtain real bids and quotes from high-impact subcontractors and vendors during the estimating process — estimates should reflect actual market pricing, not assumptions
- Develop and maintain estimating templates with current market pricing, labor rates, and material costs
- Refine estimates based on client and Project Manager feedback prior to final approval
- Prepare estimates in Buildertrend and Xactimate / Xactanalysis as required by project type and insurance carrier
Change Orders
- Price and prepare all change orders as scope additions or modifications arise during the course of a project
- Ensure change order pricing reflects current labor and material costs and maintains appropriate job margin
- Coordinate with the Project Manager to identify scope changes early and initiate pricing in a timely manner so field work is not delayed pending approval
- Maintain organized records of all change orders in Buildertrend, linked to the corresponding job and original estimate
Purchase Orders & Scope Documentation
- Upon estimate approval, produce complete and accurate purchase orders for all trades and suppliers
- Write clear, detailed scopes of work that leave no ambiguity for subcontractors in the field
- Maintain organized documentation of all estimates, revisions, and approved POs in Buildertrend
Vendor & Trade Relationships
- Build and maintain professional relationships with trade partners and suppliers
- Qualify and onboard new subcontractors as needed
- Support periodic trade partner performance reviews
Cost Control & Reporting
- Track budgeted vs. actual costs and flag variances early
- Identify value engineering opportunities without compromising quality or scope
- Provide cost summaries and margin reports to leadership as requested
