Job Description

About us

We are expanding and seeking a strong Construction Estimator with land development experience who understands horizontal and vertical construction costs.

This is not an entry-level role. We need someone who can own budgets, protect margins, and bring discipline to pricing.

What You'll Own

• Prepare full-cycle estimates for home construction
• Develop and manage budgets for land development, sitework, grading, utilities, and infrastructure
• Perform detailed material takeoffs from architectural and civil plans
• Solicit and level subcontractor bids (vertical + horizontal trades)
• Maintain cost databases and historical pricing
• Analyze cost variances and protect gross margins
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Project Managers, and Field Superintendents
• Identify value engineering opportunities without sacrificing quality

Experience Required

• 5+ years in residential construction estimating
• Experience with residential home building or production home builders
• Experience estimating land development / sitework / grading / utilities
• Strong knowledge of the Columbia, SC subcontractor market
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software (MarkSystems)
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and cost control

Preferred Background

Experience with:

• Production builders
• Regional residential GCs
• Site development contractors
• Home builders managing subdivision development

Why us?

• Growing builder with strong pipeline
• Opportunity to shape estimating systems and cost controls
• Leadership focused on accountability and performance
• Competitive compensation + bonus potential
• Long-term growth path into Purchasing or Preconstruction leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Retirement planning with a 401(k) + company match—we invest in your future
• Medical coverage so you can focus on work, not healthcare stress
• Dental & vision insurance to keep you feeling and performing your best
• Life insurance to protect what matters most