Construction Estimator Job at Top Talent Consulting, Columbia, SC

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  • Top Talent Consulting
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

About the job Construction Estimator


About us

We are expanding and seeking a strong Construction Estimator with land development experience who understands horizontal and vertical construction costs.

This is not an entry-level role. We need someone who can own budgets, protect margins, and bring discipline to pricing.

What You'll Own
  • Prepare full-cycle estimates for home construction
  • Develop and manage budgets for land development, sitework, grading, utilities, and infrastructure
  • Perform detailed material takeoffs from architectural and civil plans
  • Solicit and level subcontractor bids (vertical + horizontal trades)
  • Maintain cost databases and historical pricing
  • Analyze cost variances and protect gross margins
  • Collaborate with Purchasing, Project Managers, and Field Superintendents
  • Identify value engineering opportunities without sacrificing quality
Experience Required
  • 5+ years in residential construction estimating
  • Experience with residential home building or production home builders
  • Experience estimating land development / sitework / grading / utilities
  • Strong knowledge of the Columbia, SC subcontractor market
  • Proficiency in Excel and estimating software (MarkSystems)
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing and cost control
Preferred Background

Experience with:
  • Production builders
  • Regional residential GCs
  • Site development contractors
  • Home builders managing subdivision development
Why us?
  • Growing builder with strong pipeline
  • Opportunity to shape estimating systems and cost controls
  • Leadership focused on accountability and performance
  • Competitive compensation + bonus potential
  • Long-term growth path into Purchasing or Preconstruction leadership
Compensation & Benefits
  • Retirement planning with a 401(k) + company match-we invest in your future
  • Medical coverage so you can focus on work, not healthcare stress
  • Dental & vision insurance to keep you feeling and performing your best
  • Life insurance to protect what matters most

Job Tags

For contractors, For subcontractor

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