Estimator Residential
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Job Location:
Portage, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Estimator (Residential) - Portage MI
DISHER is partnering with a wellestablished construction and development company to identify an Estimator Residential Groupto join their team in Portage MI. This individual will own estimating and purchasing for residential new homes custom homes and portfolio productsplaying a key role in cost control budget accuracy vendor strategy and value engineering to support profitable growth across the residential business.
This company has a history of high retention promoting from within and a high level of transparency throughout the whole organization. They live day by day by 5 core values: do the right thing be client focused have a positive attitude be a team player and be proud of what we do. As an important member of this team you will have a direct impact on how homes are priced how trade partners are engaged and how systems are improved over time. The residential group is growthminded and always open to new ideas welcoming those who enjoy digging into the details partnering closely with others and continuously making the estimating and purchasing engine better.
What you will get to do:
Lead estimating for residential new homes custom builds and portfolio products delivering accurate and competitive budgets.
Review plans specifications and market data to set clear cost targets and maintain budget integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
Run bid solicitations evaluate proposals and award work to trade partners to secure strong pricing and performance.
Oversee the purchasing cycleincluding POs rebates invoicing and budget reconciliationto keep projects financially on track.
Build and maintain strong relationships with trades and suppliers supporting reliable pricing supply continuity and partnership alignment.
Drive value engineering and costoptimization efforts with sales selections and construction teams while protecting quality and the client experience.
Monitor material and supplychain trends identify cost or schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Maintain and improve job templates cost codes and databases in BuilderTrend and Sage; champion effective use of Bluebeam and other tools.
Support pricing and approvals for change orders and provide costing input for new product development and tradebase expansion.
Ensure compliance with company standards scopes of work contracts and applicable codes and regulations in all estimates and purchases.
What will make you successful:
57 years of progressive residential estimating and purchasing experience with a homebuilder (new homes custom or multicommunity).
Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong ability to read and interpret residential construction drawings and specifications.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort working in BuilderTrend Sage and Bluebeam (or similar estimating/project management tools).
Demonstrated strength in negotiation analysis organization and followthrough; driven by accuracy quality and accountability.
Collaborative serviceoriented approach to partnering with sales design construction and leadership.
Experience improving or standardizing estimating/purchasing processes and using data to drive better decisions.
Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) is a plus.
Comfort working primarily in an office setting with periodic visits to active job sites.
About Company
DISHER is a product development and engineering design company that provides both staffing and consulting services for multiple industries.
