Senior Estimator

• Own the accuracy of quantity takeoffs from early plan development through construction execution
• Collaborate with the Technology and Home Product Development teams to evaluate the cost implications of specification changes
• Partner with Construction Operations to reconcile takeoffs against field actuals, identify cost variances, and drive continuous improvement
• Support Procurement in structuring trade bids around clear quantities, standardized scopes, and consistent estimating assumptions
• Improve the quality, consistency, and scalability of estimating deliverables
• Contribute to the development of internal estimating tools and systems

• 8+ years of residential construction experience
• At least 5 years focused on estimating single-family homes across various U.S. markets
• Proven ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs and develop cost estimates for both infill and suburban product types
• Deep familiarity with resource-based estimating to support scalable product lines
• Experience with detailed scopes of work, value engineering opportunities, and assessing construction risks from early plan sets
• Competency in a wide range of takeoff and estimating platforms (e.g., Planswift, Excel-based models, Bluebeam), with the flexibility to learn and optimize new tools
• Candidates must be based in Houston

Certified as a Professional Estimator (CPE), or interested in pursuing certification