Estimator at Brightland Homes Ltd.

Brightland Homes LTD. is seeking an Estimator to assist the company in establishing budgets through the accurate and detailed estimating of home plans.

At Brightland Homes, LTD. we pride ourselves on our culture and our ability to make the Company a place that employees enjoy coming to each day. We believe that hard work is important, but we also believe that life balance is essential. We encourage and support our employees in becoming their best, both personally and professionally. Everything we produce is due to the talent and hard work of our team members. We believe that, when people share their talents and ideas, great things can happen.

The company offers numerous options to help its employees achieve their financial, professional, and wellness goals through:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off
• Company-provided life insurance policy
• 401(k) plan and match
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Career development and opportunities for advancement
• Charitable activities and more

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed estimates for new architectural plans, elevations, and associated plan options
• Estimate plan change requests and revisions and engineering requirements
• Assist in compiling and maintaining accurate and thorough takeoffs for plans
• Perform costing, estimating, pricing, and cost analysis of home products and bill of materials
• Perform field verification and validation to aid in the accuracy of takeoffs/budgets
• Perform costing, estimating, pricing, and cost analysis for home products and BOMs
• Research variances and recommend action to Lead Estimator to eliminate repeating of errors
• Quantify/refine quantities of materials and labor required to build new and existing plans
• Create and maintain up-to-date bid proposals, scopes of work, and community specifications
• Analyze plans that are creating variances and implement adjustments

• Construction estimating experience
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience
• Advanced skills in Excel, position highly dependent on the use of the Excel program
• Detail-oriented; accurate in calculations
• Familiar with database maintenance
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Dedicated team player able to multitask and see projects through to completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Planswift estimating software
• Experience with JD Edwards software database

At Brightland Homes, LTD. employment opportunity is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position please contact Brightland Homes' corporate offices 972-383-4300.