Overview Syndeo has a direct hire opportunity for a detail-driven residential construction Estimator to support custom & production homebuilding projects by analyzing blueprints, specifications, and site conditions to estimate labor, material, and time requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for translating blueprints into accurate, computer-based cost estimates, ensuring every material, quantity, and cost is accounted for and estimated accurately.
Key Responsibilities
Review blueprints and construction plans to develop accurate, line-by-line cost estimates for residential projects
Perform on-screen takeoffs using PlanSwift software to determine material quantities
Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors
Combine data into comprehensive estimates that reflect full project costs
Enter and manage estimating data within the Mark Systems ERP, ensuring accuracy and consistency across the system
Analyze and problem-solve within the ERP environment, adapting a production-focused system to support custom build needs
Track material price fluctuations and project costs to ensure compliance with the budget and protect profit margins
Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and leadership to validate assumptions, quantities, and pricing
Maintain organized documentation and version control of estimates and supporting data and continuously look for ways to improve estimating accuracy, efficiency, and system usage
Required Skills and Experience
Proven experience in residential or commercial construction estimating
Strong proficiency in Excel and computer-based estimating workflows
Hands-on experience with PlanSwift or similar on-screen takeoff software preferred
Comfort working within ERP systems, with the ability to figure out how systems work and adapt them to real-world workflows, Mark Systems experience is a plus
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a logical, methodical approach and the ability to think analytically