Residential Construction Estimator; Custom Homes

Residential Construction Estimator (Custom Homes)

Artisan Builders LLC

Build Luxury, Build Excellence. Join Artisan Builders. Are you a detail-oriented Estimator with experience in high‑end residential construction? Do you enjoy working closely with architects, clients, and trade partners to bring exceptional homes to life? If so, Artisan Builders invites you to join our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates from architectural and structural plans
• Build and manage comprehensive project budgets from concept through construction
• Solicit and compare subcontractor and vendor bids, ensuring scope alignment
• Manage purchasing activities, including trade buyouts, clarifying scopes, and issuing purchase orders
• Collaborate directly with clients during preconstruction to review budgets, selections, and cost options
• Work closely with design and construction teams to offer value‑engineering alternatives
• Maintain and update historical cost data for new custom builds and high‑end renovations
• Support Project Managers by ensuring accurate pricing and a seamless transition from preconstruction to field execution

What We’re Looking For

• 3 or more years of experience in residential construction estimating and purchasing (custom homes or luxury renovations preferred)
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and trade scopes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
• Professional communication skills with clients, vendors, and internal teams
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating/project‑management tools (e.g., Buildertrend, CoConstruct, or similar)
• Highly organized, detail‑driven, and capable of managing multiple deadlines and priorities

What We Offer

• Full‑time position
• Competitive salary plus performance‑based year‑end bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Work on prestigious, high‑end custom homes in the McLean and D.C. area
• Be part of a tight‑knit, family‑owned company with a reputation for excellence
• Opportunity to lead and grow within an established industry leader

Apply Today! If you’re ready to elevate your estimating career and work on some of the most distinctive custom homes in Virginia, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a company where craftsmanship, precision, and excellence are at the core of everything we do.

Artisan Builders is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.