Legend Homes

Estimator

Legend Homes Houston, TX

Company: Legend Homes

Job Title: Estimator

Department: Construction

Reports to: Division VP of Construction and Purchasing

Status: Full Time / Exempt, Salaried

Job Summary:

Camillo Companies is actively seeking an experienced and skilled Estimator. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Construction & Purchasing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Estimate new plans and elevations including all plan options.
  • Participate in prototype walks to verify takeoffs, building practices, feature level and material usage.
  • Oversee / coordinate lumber, sheetrock, millwork, brick, and roofing takeoffs.
  • Research / verify bid variances & correct takeoffs as needed.
  • Create and maintain tracking document for takeoff requests.
  • Create plan cutsheets – joists and rafters.
  • Maintain records on bids & pricing.
  • Maintain files with product / vendor information.
  • Build excellent and fair relationships with trades and vendors.
  • Field verify takeoffs and estimates as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with PlanSwift, On Screen Estimating, JDE and Hyphen preferred.

Education and Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in an estimating role, preferably for a homebuilder.
  • Relevant college background (preferred)

About Us:

As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, Camillo Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the Company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes), Residences (SimplyHome), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single-family build-to-rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of SimplyHome, which builds, leases, and manages both new and recently constructed single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company plans to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas.

Camillo Companies value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required. #LegendCareers
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Real Estate

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