Sales Estimator - Residential Builder Services
AlphaHire · Overland Park, Kansas, United States · Posted Jun 16, 2026
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We are seeking an experienced construction sales professional to develop residential builder accounts, prepare project estimates, and convert new opportunities into awarded work.
This position combines business development, account management, and hands-on estimating within a specialty contractor environment focused on insulation, fireplaces, building products, and related builder services. You will manage the customer relationship from initial outreach and plan review through proposal, negotiation, award, and project handoff.
The ideal candidate understands residential construction, has experience working directly with builders and developers, and can confidently own both the sales pipeline and estimating process without heavy oversight.
Responsibilities
Develop new business with residential builders, developers, contractors, and production homebuilding companies
Maintain and expand existing builder accounts through consistent communication, service, and follow-up
Generate opportunities through referrals, networking, direct outreach, and local industry relationships
Review architectural plans, blueprints, specifications, and bid documents to identify relevant project scopes
Complete quantity takeoffs and prepare accurate labor, material, and project pricing
Develop proposals, bid packages, scope clarifications, exclusions, and pricing options
Present estimates and recommendations to builders, project teams, and decision-makers
Negotiate pricing, scope changes, schedules, and project expectations
Follow up on open bids and move qualified opportunities toward contract award
Maintain an organized pipeline of prospects, estimates, proposals, and awarded projects
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain current material pricing and product information
Communicate awarded scope, pricing, schedules, and project requirements to production and operations teams
Monitor local builder activity, market trends, competitor positioning, and upcoming developments
Track sales activity, bid status, account communication, and project opportunities within company systems