Senior Estimator
About Us:
Homebound is on a mission to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to build a home using technology. Created by an experienced team of construction, real estate, design, and technology experts, Homebound is transforming the residential construction industry by improving the costly and inefficient process of building a home.
We’ve created an entirely new way to build homes with technology powering every stage from start to finish to provide a seamless experience for our customers. Homeowners across the country can choose where they want to live, select a home plan that’s perfect for them, then personalize and buy it, all online. Homebound has raised $150M in capital from leading venture capitalists like Google, Khosla, Thrive Ventures, and we’re scaling quickly in places like Texas, Colorado and Florida. Come build your future with us.
Role Overview
Homebound is a national technology-enabled homebuilder with a proven track record of delivering high-quality housing across six U.S. markets. As we continue to scale our operations, we’re seeking an experienced estimator to play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of our quantity takeoffs and cost projections. This role will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Architecture and Design, Construction Operations and Technology. The ideal candidate brings not only deep technical expertise but also a high level of ownership, and experience actively influencing decisions that drive build quality, cost efficiency, and speed to market.
Candidates must be based in Houston to be considered for this role and will need to be in office at least 2 days a week.
What You'll Do
Own the accuracy of quantity takeoffs from early plan development through construction execution, ensuring alignment with scopes of work, build sequencing, and field expectations.
Collaborate with the Technology and Home Product Development teams to evaluate the cost implications of specification changes and product iteration through quantity-based modeling.
Partner with Construction Operations to reconcile takeoffs against field actuals, identify cost variances, and drive continuous improvement.
Support Procurement in structuring trade bids around clear quantities, standardized scopes, and consistent estimating assumptions.
Improve the quality, consistency, and scalability of estimating deliverables by aligning takeoff methodology with construction logic and regional practices.
Contribute to the development of internal estimating tools and systems that improve speed, accuracy, and organizational visibility.
What You'll Bring
8+ years of residential construction experience, including at least 5 years focused on estimating single-family homes across various U.S. markets.
Proven ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs and develop cost estimates for both infill and suburban product types.
Deep familiarity with resource-based estimating to support scalable product lines.
Experience with detailed scopes of work, value engineering opportunities, and assessing construction risks from early plan sets
Competency in a wide range of takeoff and estimating platforms (e.g., Planswift, Excel-based models, Bluebeam), with the flexibility to learn and optimize new tools as Homebound’s internal platform evolves.
Certified as a Professional Estimator (CPE), or interested in pursuing certification is a plus.
Our Commitment:
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please submit an application with your resume on the Career’s page.
Homebound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Homebound considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Our Compensation Philosophy:
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