Lead Estimator

Caruso Homes is a leader in residential homebuilding with a reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. We are committed to innovation, teamwork, and excellence. We are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team and lead our estimating department.Position Summary:The Lead Estimator will be responsible for managing all facets of unit pricing and estimating. This role ensures the highest level of operational integrity while working collaboratively with internal and external partners.Value Responsibilities:Caruso Homes takes great pride in its values, and it is the responsibility of every individual to work according to those values. For those who manage or supervise others, it is a further responsibility to ensure these values are the guide for actions of subordinates. Value responsibilities do not vary according to region, division, area, and/or assignment.Apply the Company's vision, pledges, and guiding principles to every facet of responsibilities to improve our Company.Maintain and improve the public image of the company through all advertising, marketing, and promotional materials.Maintain and improve the company image to our employees and customers through positive promotion of our corporate identification and values.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Initiate and install a unit pricing and itemized takeoff system for all divisions and associated plans.Manage vendor solicitation and estimating processes, including preparing, reviewing, and approving itemized takeoffs.Conduct vendor negotiations to ensure consistency of takeoff quantities between competing trades and make recommendations to management for vendor selection.Create and maintain methods to generate itemized takeoffs for all identified activities.Oversee and contribute to the unit pricing program in all home building divisions.Occasional travel to satellite divisions to confer with trades and company personnel.Review and communicate scopes of work to selected vendors. Maintain and update vendor, contract, and product information.Maintain construction cost estimates including unit pricing and takeoffs. Verify takeoffs through onsite audits of materials delivered and resolve discrepancies with trades and suppliers.Examine and recommend materials that may be purchased directly to save costs.Support community plan development, planning, and setup through unit design, pricing, and costing.Coordinate scope of work, details, and take-offs with the Production team.Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.Review new and existing plans to value engineers for cost savings.Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating and unit costing in the home building industry.Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and purchasing software.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Direct experience with unit pricing and cost estimation.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of construction materials and processes.Certification in Purchasing Management (CPM) or equivalent.Familiar with Mark Systems or other similar homebuilder-specific software.Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.Why Caruso Homes?Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for professional growth and development.A supportive and collaborative work environment.Commitment to innovation and excellence in homebuilding.Professional work environment with accountability for your work.Freedom to take charge of your own assignments and see the results of your work.If you are a motivated and experienced Lead Estimator looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!How to Apply:Please submit your resume to hr@.As part of the application process, we ask all candidates to complete a personality assessment. Homes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Created: 2025-02-14