Estimator

Position Location: Uptown Dallas

Salary Range: $28 - $33 per hour

Primary responsibilities:

• Validate estimating take offs on job starts
• Estimate base plan materials and materials required for structural options
• Brick, Stone, Cornice, Interior trim, Doors, Hardware, Lumber, tile and flooring take-offs for new and old plans using Plan Swift, and BRIX. Provide itemized quantity takeoffs for every component to build a home
• Perform plan reviews and alert architecture of plan errors
• Perform field walks to stay acquainted with current practices. Focusing on recently started subdivisions / new plan estimates
• Review ALL option takeoffs before they are loaded into BRIX for Accuracy
• Clean up existing plans and Subdivisions when notified of a problem with the estimates in the BRIX system
• Perform variance analysis to eradicate take-off errors
• Provide support and training to Field personnel regarding how the estimates were calculated
• Assist EPO personnel if needed to process variance purchase orders
• Communicate with and assist the purchasing department as well as the field team as needed

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Computer proficiency in:
• Microsoft Excel
• AutoCAD, Planswift, or BlueBeam
• BRIX database is a plus
• Home building experience required
• Excellent communication skills, time management, strong work ethic and enthusiasm for learning
• Ability to read floor & engineering plans
• Team player & ability to work independently
• 4-year degree or 1-year residential construction experience required
• High focus and accuracy with numbers
• Strong attention to detail

Megatel Homes offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays, including floating Birthday Holiday

The typical schedule of this position will be Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.