AI Residential Construction Estimator

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years estimating experience for a homebuilder and will be responsible for appropriately evaluating the cost of a project, and evaluating the cost to take on that project. In-depth knowledge o residential construction estimating practices, materials, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans, specifications, and scopes of work to develop detailed, accurate cost estimates for homebuilding projects.
• Communicate estimate assumptions, risks, and variances clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all estimates meet company quality standards and are delivered within agreed project timelines
• Utilize AI as a tool to enhance your work, while remaining open to learning, applying critical thinking, and owning the quality of your final work
• Validate, correct, and refine AI-generated estimates against plans, historical cost data, and current market pricing.
• Identify recurring errors or gaps in AI estimate outputs and provide structured feedback to improve model accuracy over time.
• Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field
• Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read plans
• 1 – 3 years' of construction experience preferred