Estimator/Inspector

PROJECT ESTIMATOR -RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION

When you join VineBrook Homes, LLC. you join a diverse and growing team of talented professionals who are changing the property management industry. Vine

Brook is an internally managed real estate company specializing in acquiring, renovating, and leasing single family homes. We take a different approach, focusing on affordability and value for our residents. Vine

Brook has built a culture of people committed to ensuring a world class resident experience. We are united around a desire for excellence and innovation. Unified by our mission, we are developers, creators, designers, managers, technicians, and most importantly leaders.

Each of us is a trailblazer with a tremendous opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of our valuable residents. Since our commencement in 2007, we have quickly become one of the largest providers of quality rental homes.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Estimator is responsible for inspecting single family homes for health, safety, mechanical, structural and aesthetic condition, writing Scopes of Work to bring said homes up to the Vine

Brook Standard for occupancy, and preparing budgets for these Scopes of Work. The Estimator will work closely with the Construction Manager to maintain consistency of product, pricing and quality. This is a fast-paced job where the vast majority of your time will be spent in the field conducting inspections and preparing Scopes of Work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct inspections of newly acquired or pre-acquisition homes documenting health, safety, mechanical, structural and aesthetic condition.

Create scopes of work and budgets which will be used by our project managers to effectively complete renovation projects.

Create photographic record of each home following Vine

Brook's photo Standard Operating Procedures.

Perform quality control inspections on completed projects for health, safety, mechanical, structural and aesthetic condition and confirm that all items from Scope of Work were completed appropriately.

Confirm that completed projects meet Vine

Brook standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 Years single family construction or home inspection experience

General and specific residential construction knowledge

Knowledge of building methods, materials and construction principles

Knowledge of building codes

Aptitude with technology

Strong attention to detail

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Must be willing to learn and take initiative

Ability and willingness to climb ladders and enter crawl spaces

High School Diploma or GED required

College or advanced degrees preferred but not required

Home inspector licensure preferred but not required

Willing and able to work in all types of weather

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license

Pass a Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Credit, and Criminal Background Check

Possess basic construction tools

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/BENEFITS

We offer industry competitive wages and benefits. Comprehensive training is offered to all employees, with additional education offered to those interested in greater opportunities. Each employee must pass a national background check and full panel drug screening.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of the job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants shall be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

We are also a Drug Free Work Place. Qualified applicants will also be required to pass a drug screening before receiving an offer or beginning employment. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.