Strategy Sourcing Solutions [S] Hiring for Project Estimator Job at Remote Full Time

S3 is sourcing talent for Sipple Homes, a highly regarded luxury custom home building company working in Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin TN. Sipple is hiring for a Full Time Estimator/Purchasing Manger to work for our Nashville area custom home building company. This is a remote position after completing 4-6 weeks of onsite training.

Applicants must have 2+ years of estimating experience in either residential or commercial estimating, ability to read architectural plans, specifications, and other related construction documentation, review bids and create detailed RFQs. This candidate must work well within a team unit, be detailed oriented with a high level of focus on quality and customer experience.

Sipple offers competitive pay, bonuses, health care, paid vacation remote work opportunities.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Interpretate and quantify plans and specifications to establish an accurate estimate of costs for construction of new homes, and subsequent change orders.
• Coordinate, maintain, and distribute construction documents including plans and specifications to internal and external team members.
• Determine trade requirements, ensure trade coverage for all scopes of work through RFQ process.
• Vet subcontractor/supplier quotes for compliance with construction documents/scope, and QTO of trades as required to establish estimate for unit price agreements.
• Maintain master database of unit pricing.
• Maintain digital files including plan versions and trade partner quotes in BuilderTrend.
• Update project portal in BuilderTrend with initial budget selections for select trades. Project buyout for long lead time materials: lumber, windows, exterior doors, garage doors, specialty vents, corbels/specialty exterior trim
• Issue notice to proceed communication to trades based on final approvals in BuilderTrend and/or schedule requirements.
• Research budget variances and assist with cost to complete estimating.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors as necessary to achieve greatest value from trade partners.
• Must be skilled in identifying trade/scope gaps and securing bids from appropriate vendors.

Required Skills:

• Strong excel experience, Bluebeam or equivalent QTO software proficiency.
• BuilderTrend experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 2 years (Required)
• Commercial construction: 2 years (Preferred)
• Residential construction: 2 years (Preferred)
• BuilderTrend: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote