Residential Construction Estimator

Caldwell Companies is an award-winning, fully integrated real estate development and investment firm based in Houston, Texas. For more than 35 years, we have been developing large-scale master planned communities, commercial developments, residential rental communities, and managing real estate investments with a commitment to excellence. As a faith-based, lifestyle-focused organization, we are dedicated to creating exceptional places that enrich lives.

Consistently recognized by the Houston Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work, Caldwell Companies offer a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment grounded in integrity, teamwork, and selfless service. Our culture values respect, accountability, and personal growth, empowering individuals to thrive while working toward shared goals. Guided by our mission - Doing it right. Right now.® - we strive for excellence in everything we do and offer competitive compensation and benefits to support our team.

As part of our diverse real estate portfolio, our homebuilding division Caldwell Homes, specializes in thoughtfully designed patio homes for active adults seeking a low-maintenance, wellness-centered lifestyle. As we continue to expand, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow and strengthen the Caldwell Homes brand.

Caldwell Homes is seeking a detail-oriented Residential Construction Estimator to support our estimating and purchasing operations. This position plays an important role in developing accurate construction costs, reviewing plans and specifications, preparing quantity takeoffs, and evaluating trade partner and supplier bids. The Estimator will work closely with Purchasing, Construction, Design, Accounting, and Caldwell Homes’ trade partners to ensure that estimates are accurate, scopes are complete, and construction budgets reflect current plans, specifications, and market pricing.

This is an onsite position at Caldwell Homes, with regular working hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from architectural plans, engineering documents, construction details, specifications, and design selections.
• Develop and maintain accurate estimates for materials, labor, trade scopes, plan options, and construction-related costs.
• Review estimates for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with Caldwell Homes’ construction standards.
• Assist with updating estimates when plans, specifications, selections, or market conditions change.
• Identify potential cost discrepancies, missing information, and opportunities for cost savings.

Review architectural plans, engineering plans, construction documents, and specifications for accuracy and completeness.

Identify conflicts, omissions, and inconsistencies that could affect construction costs, purchasing, scheduling, or field execution.

Coordinate with internal departments to clarify plan details, product requirements, and construction scopes.

Verify that estimating assumptions align with approved plans, specifications, and company standards.

Support the review and pricing of plan revisions, options, and product changes.

Solicit, organize, and evaluate bids from trade partners and suppliers.

Prepare clear bid comparisons that identify differences in pricing, scope, materials, allowances, exclusions, and responsibilities.

Communicate with trade partners and suppliers to clarify proposals and confirm complete scopes of work.

Assist with maintaining current pricing and supporting documentation.

Help evaluate pricing changes and their effect on individual homes, plans, communities, and overall construction budgets.

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