Regional Estimator

Job Description

As a Regional Estimator at David Weekley Homes, you will provide critical support in the review and development of new plans, ensuring accurate and reliable material estimates across assigned markets. This position prepares take-offs, manages cutsheets, reviews plan changes, and updates estimates to support construction execution and organizational decision making. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, proactive communication, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Cost:

• Monitor extras and identify opportunities to reduce variances.
• Partner with local teams to support variance elimination efforts.
• Evaluate plan changes to determine whether new engineering is required and coordinate as needed.

Quality:

• Participate in the redline phase of new plan development and verify completion prior to estimating.
• Prepare accurate counts and required take-offs.
• Manage all necessary cutsheets by plan.
• Confirm flooring cutsheets and ensure alignment with estimate quantities.
• Process take-off change requests and adjust estimates when applicable.

Capacity:

• Estimate materials required to build each plan.
• Provide accurate and complete estimating tools that support construction execution and decision making.
• Update estimates and related deliverables in response to plan changes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of residential estimating practices and principles required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem solving abilities, clear communication skills, and a sense of urgency in day-to-day work.
• Maintains focus and motivation, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for conveying concepts and processes to peers and partners.
• Collaborative team player with an understanding of business goals and the broader organizational context.

Additional Information

.

What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 19 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America. 

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals
• And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.