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EG Home · Southbury, Connecticut
Estimator
Southbury, Connecticut
Reports To: Purchasing Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Residential Construction Estimator to prepare material takeoffs, develop project budgets, and support purchasing and community buy-out activities.
Prepare detailed material takeoffs from construction drawings, specifications, and related project documents.
Create and maintain material budgets using ERP purchasing software (ECLARE) and estimating software (PlanSwift).
Research and reconcile field discrepancies involving material takeoffs and Variance Purchase Orders (VPOs).
Collaborate with purchasing, architecture, contracting, and construction management throughout the project lifecycle to resolve scope, cost, and constructability questions.
Assist with procurement planning, bid preparation, pricing analysis, and material budgeting for active and upcoming communities.
Support change-order pricing, budget revisions, and cost updates during construction.
Provide administrative support for contracting and new community buy-outs, including organizing bid documents, tracking bid submissions, maintaining scope and pricing comparisons, and assembling contract documentation for review and signature.
Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and project coordination meetings as required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in residential construction estimating preferred; candidates with equivalent residential field construction experience will also be considered.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate and well-organized documentation.
Experience with PlanSwift is preferred but not required; experience with ERP or purchasing software is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, formulas, sorting/filtering, and spreadsheet organization.
Details
| Company | EG Home |
| Location | Southbury, Connecticut |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Full-time |