Commercial Construction Estimator

Company: ARIVA Homes
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description Duties and Responsibilities: Distribute, obtain, and utilize Site Condition Reports for budget purposes. Generate proof reports for starts. Generate finalized budgets and start packages for new starts Prepare and distribute start packages for the field and office on a weekly basis Maintain option cost for options per-Change Orders Generate Cost per-Square Foot reports/downloads and review them for accuracy weekly Process Change of Vendor requests/approvals within Purchasing Guidelines Set up and maintain P Cost Center data in JD Edwards Generate and review purchasing data for month-end reports (Cost/Square Foot, COP, etc.) Distribute the Cost per-Square Foot Comparison to Division Management monthly Maintain the Community Books for all active communities Corrections of problem commitments in JD Edwards, including Takeoff Changes from Field Verification Managers are the responsibility of the PA. Inform Field Verification Managers upon completion Work with Suppliers/Trade Partners to resolve old invoices, as necessary Maintain organization of home files and Supplier/Trade Partner files Work with Trade Partners to meet all insurance requirements, as well as all contracts, scopes, and other miscellaneous documents signed and filed Create files for newly-contracted Trade Partners Maintain cost histories and pricing data Produce design evolution and value engineering logs Coordinate estimating process with management and Estimators and provide feedback on project pricing issues Work well in a team environment Develop qualifications and assumptions for estimates and present comparisons of current estimates versus previous Maintain files for all active Trade Partners Act as the liaison between IDS (Insurance Data Services) and the Divisions Monitor the information in the IDS system for accuracy Run monthly reports on compliance and distribute to the Divisions Create and distribute waivers as by the Divisions Update contract packages, as necessary Expedite extra-material orders to the field Call Construction Managers for clarification on orders, when necessary Print and distribute Extra Order Report weekly for review by the Project Manager, and Field Verification Manager(s) Research and resolve expediting issues as they arise Assist Suppliers/Trade Partners with billing issues as they arise Keep Design Coordinator and/or Field Verification Manager posted on issues when necessary Complete weekly Extras Report and distribute Complete Back Charge Invoices, when necessary Compile information from semi-annual reviews and distribute Qualifications Bachelor’s degree is required 2 years of office experience is preferred Computer literate with the ability to work with Windows, Excel, and Word Professionally perform multiple, detailed-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines Advanced communication skills Good writing and organization skills Possess a strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty Team player with the ability to work w

Keywords: ARIVA Homes, San Antonio , Commercial Construction Estimator, Administration, Clerical , San Antonio, Texas