Junior Estimator

About The Company

Peter H. Shaddock has been building homes for over fifty years in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. His company, Shaddock Homes, has become an award-winning builder who cares and takes pride in their homes. We have earned a reputation for distinctive designs, superior craftsmanship and homeowner satisfaction.

After all these years Shaddock Homes remains a family-run company under the leadership of Peter H. Shaddock, Peter Shaddock Jr, and Beth Shaddock. Our team consists of dedicated professionals who work diligently to build dream homes for every buyer.

Our homes and communities are designed to reflect the way families and individuals live today. We stand behind every home we build with a solid warranty program. 

What You Will Be Doing

The junior estimator will be assigned various aspects of the senior estimator scope of work until he/she is able to skillfully execute all responsibilities without assistance and oversight. 

The senior estimator is responsible for coordinating shear wall, joist and rafter designs with an outsourced engineering firm, quantifying materials needed for construction, maintaining accurate takeoff data for windows, doors, millwork, masonry, etc., preparing purchase orders for new home starts and conducting on-site material validations. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager. Working remotely is not an option. 

Essential Job Functions

• Independent travel to jobs sites to validate installed work and clearly report finding in written and verbal form.
• Visualize construction methods, read code requirements, interpret detail drawings, read span charts.
• Quantify materials and labor conceptually from plan drawings and specifications.
• Requires self-motivation and assuming total responsibility for the work.
• Bid and communicate with material suppliers and manufacturers.
• Efficiently work with computer databases and excel for data manipulation.
• Schedule and prioritize numerous estimating and job start projects.
• Develops relationships with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and team members.
• Resolve order and delivery issues in coordination with construction team and suppliers.
• Use Planswift as an estimating tool, and Brix as a database tool.
• Other duties as assigned to aid in the successful and profitable operation of the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Desire to work in the single-family construction industry.
• Demonstrate exceptional time management skills, ability to think critically and keep multiple projects organized at the same time.
• 4 Year degree in construction management preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

If this sounds like you, you should apply right away so we can discuss how you can be a part of this exciting, fast-paced organization!

Benefits:

Shaddock Homes offers a competitive benefit package, including excellent medical / dental / vision benefits, 401(k), new home purchase discounts, & more – all in a business casual atmosphere! Join the company that recognizes & rewards the people who create their success. Shaddock Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Our hiring process includes a pre-employment background investigation that applies to all U.S.-based applicants, employees, and contractors of the company. The scope of this inquiry covers such elements as education, employment history, a criminal history check, reference checks, and a pre-employment drug screen. Designated organizations or sensitive positions within the company may have more stringent standards.