Experience

True Homes

• United States
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Estimator Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Responsible for Sage and MiTek systems of detailed template estimates for all plans, elevations, structural options, and community requirements. Accountable for developing hard-cost and margin revenue modeling required for future business decisions. Also responsible for developing leadership charters in which establishes team congruency with company Sustainable Competitive Advantage culture.● Managed team 4 Senior Estimators to collectively analyze and deliver company cashflow, cost new product to market, and maintain greater than 30% margin on 100+ residential communities.● Produce, verify, and maintain estimating and purchasing data: contains 200 plans across 10 collection tiers (I.e. base models and tier upgrades).● Integrated and maintained cost structures from 100+ Trade partners to Estimating Software. In doing so enabled monthly cost comparisons and automated PO distribution and payment.● Coached professional development in team member functional areas in alignment with company culture and vision. Show less

• Senior Estimator

  • Oct 2016 - Sep 2019

  Responsible for developing and maintaining all product costs based on Architectural plans. Accountable for reconciliation of initial projected vs. actual margin for all new construction. Root cause explanation of margin differences is required to be reported to Managing Partners of each market. Also expected to advance estimating procedures resulting in streamlined material takeoff, increased estimate accuracy, and pro-active root-cause resolution to building variances.• Created and maintained estimating worksheets and best practices enabling automated material calculations and increased productivity. • Reported projected vs. actual home margins on monthly basis – adjusting retail pricing accordingly to meet company goals of 30%-35% margin depending on market acceptance.• Collaborated with Architectural team members to value engineer new product via lean building alternatives.• Trained team members on all architectural updates and building code requirements of all product within company portfolio. Show less

• Level 3 Production Estimator

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2016

  Responsible for costing lot-specific plans and producing complete set purchase orders necessary to construct a home. Expected to build relationships with Field Superintendents and Trade Partners resulting increased synergy between departments and clients. Top level production estimators also recommend revisions to established estimating methods, worksheets, and checklists.• Responsible for maintaining an “x” per day cost estimate pace resulting in on time home sales, starts, and closings – contributed to company growth of 1,200 to 2,000 home closings from 2013 to 2022.• Developed cost/retail matrix for base model and home options – containing 100+ plans with multiple configurations each. Show less

• Foundation Estimator

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

  Responsible for determining the lot specific foundation costs for all homes built. Expected to maintain 100% accuracy for critical building components with extended lead-times such as: exterior doors, garage doors, windows, kitchen cabinets, and bath vanities. Also prepares all estimate templates for remaining building materials.● Responsible for home estimate setup and preparing jobs for remaining build schedule.● Calculated material/labor needs for various foundation types considering site conditions, trade availability, and material/labor costs. Show less



Next Step Ministries

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Construction Director

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Responsible for on-boarding new clients and orienting their needs towards Ministry goals/vision. Also responsible for managing home renovations to completion while maintaining volunteer safety and cultivating their construction skills. Expected to use home renovation as catalyst for relationship building between volunteers and homeowners. ● Managed 3 jobs sites consisting of new construction and renovation. ● Responsible for estimates, sourcing, and delivery of project material ● Designed material/delivery staging areas focusing on land restrictions and environmental impact ● Managed daily workflow for 100+ volunteers, ensuring exposure to multiple stages of construction cultivating relationship between homeowners and volunteers. ● Mentored volunteers via hands-on building practices. Show less