Residential Construction Estimator

Job Summary

The Fischer Group is looking for a technically curious, highly motivated Residential Construction Estimator to help improve how we estimate and deliver single-family and multifamily residential construction. This is an opportunity for someone who understands construction, enjoys working with numbers and plans, and wants to grow into increasingly complex estimating responsibility

You will develop and review residential cost estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, document scope and assumptions, and help ensure that estimates translate accurately into purchase orders and field execution. You will work across Architecture, Site Design, Construction, Purchasing, and Finance to identify cost drivers, resolve discrepancies, and improve the systems and processes behind our estimates.

You Will Thrive in This Role If You…

• You take pride in accurate work across estimates, purchase orders, and structured data inputs.
• You appreciate clear processes, standardized workflows, checklists, and defined systems.
• You can manage time and priorities to meet production deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• You notice discrepancies and communicate clearly when seeking clarification or escalating non-standard, complex, or unclear scenarios.
• You want to develop foundational construction and estimating knowledge through consistent, process-driven work.
• You are committed to acting in the best interest of The Fischer Group, guided by strong moral and ethical values.

These skills will be used to:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates using standardized templates, established workflows, and approved estimating systems.
• Generate and release purchase orders in alignment with defined timelines and production schedules.
• Review construction documents and selections to ensure alignment with estimates and identify discrepancies prior to release.
• Process revisions and change orders in accordance with established procedures and system controls.
• Conduct comparable job reviews to validate estimate accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain data integrity across estimating systems, Excel upload sheets, and structured templates.
• Follow established estimating standards, checklists, and workflow requirements to ensure consistency and quality.
• Escalate non-standard, complex, or unclear estimating scenarios to senior team members for review.
• Support departmental production needs, including overflow estimating assignments, as required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in estimating, construction operations, data analysis, or a related field.
• Experience in residential construction or production homebuilding.
• Exposure to estimating systems, ERP platforms, or database-driven workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders through telephone and face-to-face interaction.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment including a computer, calculator, and copier.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing computer-based work.

The Value of a career with Fischer Homes 

Fischer Homes is one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to build over 40,000 homes and employs over 700 Associates. Fischer Homes' solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of our Associates as we have been recognized as the 32nd largest builder in the United States.

We value diversity within the Fischer Homes organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are:

• Professional Development Training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing
• Employee Life Insurance
• Personal time off
• Inclusive Leave

Fischer Homes holds the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.