Job Details
Estimator
About Red Cedar Red Cedar Capital Partners LLC (Red Cedar) is a residential developer and homebuilder in Charlotte, NC & surrounding markets. Red Cedar is the parent company of Red Cedar Construction, Red Cedar Homes, Red Cedar Development, and Red Cedar Realty, as well as a private label mortgage company and homebuilding supply company, all of which support the Red Cedar ecosystem. The primary focus of the company is developing land into beautiful communities and building attainably priced homes that fit today s real estate market. Red Cedar has grown exponentially since 2016 and is one of the fastest-growing homebuilders in the Southeast.
We are seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join our team. As a Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for accurately estimating project costs and ensuring that projects are completed within budget. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, a solid understanding of construction management principles, and experience with estimating Residential projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare precise cost estimates for construction projects, which should include the costs formaterials, labor, and equipment including all plan options.
- Maintain the take-offs of all active plans.
- Analyze project plans and specifications to determine project requirements.
- Process plan changes and takeoff changes.
- On-site field visits to validate take-offs.
- Interact directly with builders, internal sales personnel and suppliers.
- A self-starter who is able to work independently and productively, prioritize and handle multipletasks simultaneously, detail oriented and able to handle deadlines. Interact with team to verify take-off change requests.
- Analyze plans for cost analysis recommendations and research cost of proposed design ideas.
- Assist in the review of material EPO requests to ensure in accordance with take-offs and scopes ofwork and eliminate the need for material EPO s.
- Complete take-offs as needed due to special projects and specification changes.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Traits
Ability to create new process and improve upon existing process. Must be detail oriented and a problem solver able to deal with complex situations.
Ability to work independently and as a team. Professionally perform multiple, detailed-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines
Ability to prioritize and works well under pressure.
Exceptional organizational skills
Continuously perform well in a high paced and ever-changing environment
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership and communication skills
Goal oriented, self-motivated, and accountable
Customer focused
Eager to take on new challenges, grow and learn new things.
Collegial, cooperative, and respectful of all team members
Industrious, uses time well
Recognizes and manages risk
Possesses a natural sense of urgency
Ethical and honest
Regular, reliable, and on-time attendance
Education & Experience
- Three (3) years of residential construction/architecture experience required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
- Proficient utilizing Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook Valid driver s license required.
- Full understanding of residential construction, architectural, structural, & MEP design required.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, standard daytime hours; 8 am - 5 pm.Occasional weekend work may berequired.
Job Type:
Full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week.
Compensation : $60,000-$70,000
Benefits:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k with matching
Company paid holidays.
Paid time off
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
Charlotte, NC: Ability to reliably commute or willingness to relocate before starting work(Required).
Work Location:
In-person and some hybrid
Work Environment:
Office-based environment with a business casual dress code. Standard office equipment, suchas computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines, are used in this role.
Physical Demands:
The role requires the ability to talk and hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reachwith hands and arms. Occasional lifting of office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds, maybe necessary. Some travel might be required.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. If you have any questions please contact us at ...@redcedarco.com. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team at Red Cedar Homes, LLC.
RedCedar Capital Partners LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, traits historically associated with race, hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.