Modular Building Estimator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Location 2355 Lemond Road,Owatonna, MN, 55060,United States
• Base Pay $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full-time, Exempt

Rise Modular is transforming the construction industry through innovative volumetric modular building solutions. By combining advanced manufacturing with modern construction practices, Rise delivers high-quality multifamily, hospitality, student housing, workforce housing, and affordable housing projects faster, more efficiently, and more sustainably than traditional construction methods.

We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Sales Manager – West Coast Business Development to help expand Rise Modular’s presence throughout California, Washington, and Oregon by sourcing and developing new project opportunities aligned with our modular construction platform.

Rise Modular is seeking detail-oriented, analytical, and adaptable Materials Cost Estimator to join our Supply Chain team. This role is critical to ensuring Rise’s value proposition is credible, defensible, and grounded in real construction economics. This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and refining comprehensive material cost estimates for modular construction projects across the building scope and all material categories.

• Develop comprehensive material cost estimates and quantity takeoffs across the entire modular building scope and all material categories:
• Good-Faith estimates requiring 48-hour turnaround
• Full takeoffs and material estimates prior to contract price development
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings/specifications to detailed precise material requirements and accurate cost estimates.
• Continuously review estimates throughout the project life-cycle and adjust material quantities, assumptions, and costs to reflect new changes orders. Conduct Add & Alternate material analysis.
• Differentiate between standard materials, used across all projects, and job-specific materials in refining estimates.
• Utilize historical purchasing, estimation, consumption, and cost data to improve estimate accuracy, identify cost trends, validate assumptions, and support cost optimization.

• Develop material specification analyses based on initial takeoffs.
• Assisting in translating and refining project estimates into detailed, accurate, and executable Bills of Material (BOMs) as the project advances from planning & design to manufacturing readiness.
• Partner with the Procurement team to validate pricing assumptions, support sourcing strategies, evaluate material alternatives, and optimize price per mod.
• Utilize Kinetic EPR to help in assigning material costs and use rates for use in the manufacturing process, and in developing accurate job costing information.

• Coordinate with Project Managers and designers to maintain alignment between project requirements, design maturity, cost expectations, schedules, and material planning.
• Assist in developing Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs) to resolve scope uncertainty, obtain accurate supplier pricing, and support procurement decisions.
• Maintain current and accurate material records, cost information, and related estimating data with the company’s systems.
• Inform pricing strategy and margin discipline.
• Provide cost insight to RISE leadership – know what goes into every mod and what it costs within a reasonable variance.
• Support continuous improvement in estimating standards, takeoff methods, cost databases, BOM-development practices, and estimating-to-ERP workflows.
• Deep Experience in estimating, pre-construction, materials estimating, or a related field.
• Exposure to multiple markets across the US, primarily Midwest and mountain regions.
• Experience pricing real projects, not just conceptual models.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications, schedules, and other construction documentation.
• Eagerness to learn the modular manufacturing process and understand how construction designs translate into repeatable production requirements.
• A positive and proactive attitude toward learning new systems, software, and methods.

• Background at a mid-size general contractor
• Experience with multifamily, hospitality, or mixed-use projects
• Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing estimating
• Experience with Revit and Bluebeam
• Exposure to modular or off-site construction (not required)
• Exposure to Epicor ERP systems (not required)

• Candidates focused solely on construction estimates without attention to the manufacturing or material management aspect of the role
• Candidates uncomfortable with working on systems other than estimating programs

• Reliable material estimates we can refine into detailed, precise Bills of Material
• Improved confidence in Rise’s pricing and value proposition
• Reduced pricing surprises

The salary range for this role is $90,000 – $115,000 (Annually). Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Rise Modular’s Total Rewards package for employees. Rise Modular provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Above all else, our team members should have a positive attitude and be flexible as to job responsibilities. We have a collaborative, team focused, and fast-paced environment and welcome team members who are interested in working for a progressive and innovative organization.

For additional information about Rise Modular, please visit our website at www.risemodular.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Rise Modular is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Rise does not sponsor individuals for employment in the United States.