Senior Construction Estimator

• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

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Description

Davila Homes is a growing luxury and semi-custom home builder dedicated to creating thoughtfully designed homes that deliver exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and value. As we continue to expand throughout Florida and into future markets, we are committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and building communities where families can thrive.

This is more than a traditional estimating role. As our Senior Construction Estimator, you will play a key role in shaping our product portfolio and supporting the continued growth of the company. Working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, you will help ensure our homes are accurately priced, efficiently designed, and positioned for long-term success.

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and comprehensive cost estimates for residential projects.
• Develop and maintain budgets for floor plans, options, upgrades, and subdivisions.
• Create and maintain budget templates for new plans and communities.
• Analyze costs and identify opportunities for value engineering and improved construction efficiency.
• Collaborate with the design team to evaluate new floor plans, materials, and product offerings.
• Manage option and upgrade pricing across communities and product lines.
• Maintain pricing databases and ensure accuracy and consistency across projects.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and negotiate competitive pricing and long-term agreements.
• Support purchasing initiatives and provide ongoing cost analysis and forecasting.
• Partner with development, sales, construction, and design teams to align project costs with business objectives.
• Prepare reports and analyses to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Demonstrate and uphold company core values:
  Acting with Integrity, Building the People, Cultivating Collaboration, Celebrating Success, and Being the Example.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction estimating, purchasing, preconstruction, or cost management.
• Proven ability to perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, materials, and building systems.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets and pricing for multiple floor plans or communities.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with estimating, purchasing, or construction management software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience negotiating vendor pricing and long-term agreements.
• Knowledge of value engineering and cost‑efficient design strategies.
• Experience supporting product development and new community planning.

• Deliver accurate and timely estimates that support profitable growth.
• Maintain consistent pricing and budgeting across multiple communities and product lines.
• Improve efficiency through value engineering and strategic cost management.
• Support the development of innovative homes aligned with company standards.
• Build strong partnerships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage

Davila Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.