Job Description
The Residential Construction Estimator - What we refer to as a Foundation Estimator - is responsible for determining the lot specific foundation hard-cost for all homes built by the company. The Foundation Estimator provides a complete set of purchase orders necessary for the completion of each lot specific foundation.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates capacity and competence to produce lot specific foundation estimates and purchase orders based on x/day model
- Delivers the competency and accuracy required to support Supply Chains’ unit cost structures for materials and labor
- Organizes incoming workflow of sold and spec homes files through Trinity to meet foundation and frame rotation schedule
- Maintains all Foundation starts via the assignment sheet on SharePoint and Field Management System schedules
- Maintains all Foundation Platform documentation and ensures that it is accurate and up-to-date
- Provides feedback to Senior Estimator for corrections required to template estimates, assemblies, and option manual Sale pricing
- Informs Starts Team of any issues that would negatively impact the ability to meet company velocity
- Reports all feedback from Field Operations and Supply Chain to ensure system corrections as required
- Performs Field audits as required to ensure correct materials usage and accuracy of product deliveries
- Performs other duties as needed or required
Results/Accountability:
- Responds to all Field Operations inquires on potential estimating errors/etc. within the same business day
- Delivers lot specific foundation estimates and purchase order production as per company velocity through Trinity
- Reviews of estimating variances monthly to drive root-cause resolution
- Completes purchase orders as to not cause velocity delays
- Ensures 100% accuracy for all plumbing, window, and door Purchase Orders
- Ensures that variance per project average does not exceed $200 due to Estimating errors or failures
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or GED required; Associate degree preferred
- No previous experience necessary, training will be provided
- Proficient in Excel and basic computer knowledge required
- Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation required for travel in NC and SC for Field audit purposes as required
General Requirements:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, written, and verbal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
- Demonstrate the qualities and character traits as defined in the True Difference
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
- Associate needs to occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment
Associate True Difference Characteristics:
- Truthfulness: Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts
- Responsibility: Knowing and doing what is expected of me
- Dependability: Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice
- Alertness: Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right response
- Initiative: Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it
Position Specific Characteristics:
- Thoroughness: Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words if neglected
- Endurance: The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best
- Punctuality: Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time
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