Job Title: Experienced Project Estimator – QuickFlip Construction
Location: Remote/National Service Area
Type: Full-time
Company: QuickFlip Construction
About Us:
QuickFlip Construction specializes in providing fast and accurate rehab quotes for real estate investors. We understand the importance of precise budgeting for fix-and-flip projects, which helps our clients make quick, informed decisions. By offering detailed, trade-specific estimates, we ensure investors can complete their projects on time and within budget. Our commitment to speed and accuracy helps our clients maximize their returns and scale their business efficiently.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Estimator with expertise in construction estimation, specifically for rehab and fix-and-flip projects. This role involves providing detailed quotes based on pictures, broken down by trade per line item, and ensuring accurate budgeting for investors. The Estimator will supervise and train a team of junior estimators, review and approve all quotes to ensure they align with budgets, and manage relationships with real estate professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Estimating and Quoting:
Provide detailed, line-by-line construction estimates based on pictures for various rehab projects.
Quote projects by trade (e.g., flooring, electrical, plumbing, painting) with precision.
Review project specifications, photos, and any available documentation to determine the scope of work.
Ensure estimates are thorough and reflect current market prices for materials and labor.
Team Supervision and Training:
Lead, supervise, and train a team of junior estimators to ensure consistent and accurate quoting.
Mentor junior staff, helping them improve their skills and understanding of trade-specific line item quoting.
Approve all quotes generated by the team to ensure they align with the project budget and expectations.
Quality Control:
Ensure every quote meets project financial parameters and expected profit margins.
Implement processes for reviewing and validating quotes against project goals and budgets.
Client & Stakeholder Management:
Maintain strong relationships with real estate professionals, ensuring their investors receive timely and accurate quotes.
Act as the main point of contact for real estate professionals, investors, and wholesalers during the quoting phase.
Address client inquiries and resolve issues related to project estimates and budgets.
Process Improvement:
Continuously improve the quoting process, leveraging technology for greater accuracy and efficiency.
Work with internal teams to enhance quoting tools and streamline reporting methods.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in construction estimating, preferably focused on rehab, renovation, or fix-and-flip projects.
Strong understanding of construction trades and line-item budgeting for each project phase.
Experience in quoting from pictures and managing a team of estimators.
Ability to train and mentor junior team members.
Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
Proficiency with quoting software and tools (e.g., RenovateAI, construction estimation software).
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience working in a fast-paced, investor-driven environment is a plus.
Compensation:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonuses.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume, a cover letter, and examples of previous estimation work to this Job Posting. f We are excited to welcome an experienced estimator to our QuickFlip Construction team!