Residential Construction Estimator

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Residential Construction Estimator

DHM Construction Services LLC

Occupation: Physicians, All Other

Location: Saint Petersburg, FL - 33701

Positions available: 1

Job #: 2b024b052

Source: ZipRecruiter

Posted: 6/10/2025

Delivery Method: ZipRecruiter

Web Site: www.ziprecruiter.com

Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)

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Full Time

Schedule

Full Time

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DHM Construction based in St Petersburg, Florida is seeking an entry level or experienced Residential Estimator. The Estimator will be responsible for completing material takeoffs, preparing accurate cost estimates for our projects, generating associate purchase orders and working with architects, engineer subcontractors and vendors and homeowners.

Key responsibilities:

Cost analysis & Estimation

- Review blueprints, drawing specifications and project documents to prepare detailed quantity take-offs

- Develop accurate cost estimates for each project

- Create accurate purchase orders for each project

Collaborations & Communication

- Work closely with architects, engineers, designers and subcontractors to gather necessary information to validate estimate

- Identify potential cost savings and risk factors providing proactive solutions

- Provide support to subcontractor's management activities

Project & Data Management

- Assemble and maintain cost database for all projects plans and options

- Utilize estimation software and tools to streamline the estimating process

- Assist in pre-construction planning meetings

- Work closely with homeowners and investors

Qualifications

- Knowledge of the residential construction process

- 1-3 years of experience in construction estimating with background in residential home building projects

- Strong organizational and project management skills, ability to prioritize and take initiative

- The ability to read and interpret construction blueprints and plot plans

- Professional and effective communication skills (both written and verbal)

- Ability to perform multiple detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others

- Ability to work in a high stress fast-pace team orientated environment

- Advance PC skills Microsoft Office Bluebeam and estimating software

- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records

- Experience working in the Tampa Bay Area

- Bilingual is a plus

Physical Demands

- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle

- Job requires extensive sitting and working on a computer

- Occasional travel to job sites may be required

Benefits

DHM offers a rewarding work environment with the following benefits:

- Competitive compensation based on experience.

- 55,000 to 65,000 salary

- 401k matching

- Paid time off on holidays

- Leadership development

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