Residential Estimator

About the Company

The company specializes in ground-up residential construction, coastal/windstorm-compliant builds, and disaster recovery restoration projects in high-demand markets.

About the Role

They are hiring an experienced Residential Estimator to take full ownership of in-house estimating operations. Estimating is now being done by an outsourced 3rd party, and the company feels they can better serve their clients by investing in an in-house Estimator to perform accurate bids and take-offs. This is an opportunity for a seasoned estimator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands Gulf Coast construction standards, and wants to play a major role in building scalable estimating processes from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage 60–80 residential construction estimates per month
• Perform highly accurate material takeoffs directly from residential blueprints
• Analyze plans from multiple architects and engineers with speed and precision
• Estimate primarily ground-up single-family residential projects
• Support occasional multifamily, remodeling, and disaster recovery projects
• Collaborate closely with purchasing and project management teams to align material orders with takeoffs
• Help optimize and improve internal estimating workflows and systems
• Work within takeoff software to create consistent, scalable estimating processes
• Ensure compliance with coastal and windstorm construction requirements across TX, FL, AL, and NC
• Maintain detailed bid documentation and organized project records
• Contribute operational insight that improves cost control and field execution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential construction estimating experience
• Strong experience estimating windstorm-rated and coastal residential projects
• Proficiency with takeoff software strongly preferred
• Experience with other takeoff software may be considered
• Ability to perform highly accurate takeoffs with minimal oversight
• Strong understanding of Gulf Coast building requirements and coastal construction standards
• Experience estimating ground-up single-family residential projects
• Able to manage high bid volume in a fast-paced environment
• Field construction experience transitioning into estimating is highly valued
• Xactimate experience is a plus but not required
• No degree required — practical experience and proven performance matter most

Required Skills

• Strong experience estimating windstorm-rated and coastal residential projects
• Proficiency with takeoff software strongly preferred
• Ability to perform highly accurate takeoffs with minimal oversight
• Strong understanding of Gulf Coast building requirements and coastal construction standards

Preferred Skills

• Xactimate experience is a plus but not required
• Field construction experience transitioning into estimating is highly valued

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive base salary: $95K–$130K DOE

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Overtime potential available

Full-time permanent position

Stable long-term opportunity with strong project pipeline

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off + paid holidays

Exposure to large-scale Gulf Coast residential and disaster recovery projects

Equal Opportunity Statement

This is an onsite role based in the Greater Houston area. Relocation assistance is not currently available. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This is not a remote opportunity.