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Associate EstimatorRhodes Enterprises • McAllen, TX, US
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Associate Estimator

Associate Estimator

Rhodes Enterprises • McAllen, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

At Rhodes, our core purpose is to enhance the lives of our customers and team through building communities. We specialize in developing master planned communities and construction of high quality, energy efficient homes. Rhodes has been recognized among the fastest growing private companies in the US by Inc. 5000 and is on a mission to expand its footprint into more communities across South Texas. Since 2019, Esperanza Homes, a Rhodes Company, has ranked nationally on the Builder Magazine’s Top 100 Builders list, and is on an aggressive growth trajectory to serve more communities across South Texas.

Rhodes was founded in the early 1990’s as a land acquisition and holding company. In 2006, the company shifted gears and ventured into residential / commercial land development and home building with the formation of Esperanza Homes. Rhodes Enterprises has grown to one of the largest developers of residential, commercial, and master-planned communities in the areas we serve. We are passionate about our customers, building exceptional homes, our team, and the communities where we live and work.

Rhodes is a certified Great Place to Work, when you choose to work with us, you are part of a passionate and high-performing Team! You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day and are excited to continue to grow and build communities.

Benefits of being a part of our Team include :

  • Competitive Compensation including Bonus & Profit-Sharing Program
  • Health Care - Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Drug Coverage Along with Robust Supplemental Plan Options
  • Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account for Medically Enrolled Staff
  • 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
  • Disability Programs
  • Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Vacation & Company Holidays
  • Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Reward and Recognition Programs

Role Mission : As an Associate Estimator, you support the estimating team while focusing on gaining experience and familiarity with company processes. You assist with the preparation and review of purchase orders and tracking job variances, with a focus on delivering accurate and cost-effective estimates for Entry-Level Homes and SPECs. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, you contribute to resolving issues, maintaining project schedules, and continuously developing your skills to enhance estimation practices and support organizational success.

Measured Performance Goals :

  • Average Cycle Time (Department)
  • Average # of Total Variances per Closed Home (Department)
  • Average # of Estimating Variances per Closed Home (Department)
  • Total Variance % of House Budget for Closed Homes (Department)
  • New Plans Created & Released (Department)
  • Accountabilities :

    Interdepartmental Communications :

  • Facilitate clear interdepartmental communication
  • Respond to interdepartmental questions in a timely manner
  • Communicate any plan, pricing, or option inconsistencies to Management
  • Interact and communicate clearly with coworkers and vendors in a courteous, friendly manner
  • Work cooperatively with Sales and Production to address and resolve issues
  • Demonstrate strong active listening skills
  • Administrative Functions :

  • Update Pre-Construction schedule and complete timely payments for corresponding activities
  • Track & ensure EPO Reviews & Releases are done per schedule
  • Notify Management of discrepancies in Pre-Construction schedules and documents
  • Support with data input as requested by Managers
  • Prepare weekly Check-In reports and reviews changes in assigned EPOs with Estimating Manager
  • Estimating Functions :

  • Prepare & facilitates accurate & timely EPO Reviews & Releases with focus on SPECs and Entry Level Homes
  • Conduct thorough review of Purchase Orders
  • Ensure budgets are accurate with price updates
  • Track & review job variances related to EPOs
  • Review VPOs for assigned Closed Homes
  • Other Duties as Assigned :

  • Maintain a professional, friendly, and approachable demeanor as a representative of Esperanza Homes
  • Demonstrate strong product knowledge, including floor plans, included features, & Esperanza Homes standards
  • Approach unexpected challenges with calm confidence and a problem-solving mindset with consistent manager communication
  • Take initiative, apply feedback, and continuously grow in design knowledge and operational expertise
  • Embodies Rhodes Core Values :

  • Act with Integrity, No Exceptions
  • Honor our Team
  • Never Be Satisfied – continuously looks for ways to improve every aspect of our business
  • Best in Class Customer Experience -provide a best-in-class customer experience – every time, with every customer
  • Community Leadership – we take pride in actively engaging in the communities we serve, making them better for our future
  • Lives the Values of the Rhodes Team :

  • Believes and is committed to our mission to enhance the lives of our customers and our team through building communities
  • Is driven by outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
  • Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
  • Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
  • Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
  • Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • None
  • Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills :

  • Construction associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred
  • Two to four years’ related experience and / or training in the multi-family industry or equivalent combination of education will also be considered
  • Strong ability to meet multiple deadlines
  • Experience with AutoCAD
  • Proficient with MS Excel; knowledge of estimating software
  • FLSA Status : Exempt

    Essential Functions (Mental / Physical / Environmental Requirements) :

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member with or without reasonable accommodations, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Report to office daily and adhere to schedule
  • Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
  • Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and / or electronic device
  • Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and manager
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle
  • Comply with company policies and procedure
  • Requirements :

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