Home builder job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example home builder requirements on a job description
Home builder requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in home builder job postings.
Sample home builder requirements
- A minimum of 5 years experience in building homes
- Knowledge of local building codes and regulations
- Knowledge of mechanical systems and construction methods
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Experience with construction scheduling and budgeting
Sample required home builder soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Superior organizational and time-management abilities
- Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Home builder job description example 1
Michael Page home builder job description
USD70,000-USD90,000
+ Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
+ Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
+ Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
+ Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
+ Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
+ Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
+ Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
+ Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
+ Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
+ Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
+ Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
+ Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
+ Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
_MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants._
+ Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Related Field
+ 6+ years industry experience
+ Motivated personality
+ Demonstrate ability to lead residdential construction projects
Our client is an award-winning Custom Home Builder based in Cincinnati. They specialize in new home construction ranging from $300k- 1M in value. They are known to be a great place to work with plenty of room for upward mobility, apparent in the strong tenure and internal promotions among their employees. They are seeking an Estimator to join their team immediately.
+ Base salary ranging from $70,000 - $90,000 depending on experience
+ Potential for large bonuses
+ Competitive employer 401k match and profit sharing program
+ Fully employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
+ Flexible hours, Competitive PTO policy
+ Paths to senior leadership
+ Diverse portfolio of projects and a strong pipeline
+ Maternity leave
+ Paternity leave
+ Company phone
+ Company laptop
+ Quarterly company events
**APPLY NOW FOR 24 HR RESUME CONSIDERATION!**
+ Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
+ Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
+ Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
+ Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
+ Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
+ Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
+ Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
+ Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
+ Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
+ Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
+ Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
+ Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
+ Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
_MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants._
+ Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Related Field
+ 6+ years industry experience
+ Motivated personality
+ Demonstrate ability to lead residdential construction projects
Our client is an award-winning Custom Home Builder based in Cincinnati. They specialize in new home construction ranging from $300k- 1M in value. They are known to be a great place to work with plenty of room for upward mobility, apparent in the strong tenure and internal promotions among their employees. They are seeking an Estimator to join their team immediately.
+ Base salary ranging from $70,000 - $90,000 depending on experience
+ Potential for large bonuses
+ Competitive employer 401k match and profit sharing program
+ Fully employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
+ Flexible hours, Competitive PTO policy
+ Paths to senior leadership
+ Diverse portfolio of projects and a strong pipeline
+ Maternity leave
+ Paternity leave
+ Company phone
+ Company laptop
+ Quarterly company events
**APPLY NOW FOR 24 HR RESUME CONSIDERATION!**
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024