Estimator (NBC)

Build Homes Strengthen Communities

As the Estimator for DevNWs Neighborhood Building Corporation (NBC) you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality affordable homes and ensuring safe well-maintained properties for families across our region. Your expertise in construction estimating and residential maintenance will directly support DevNWs mission to expand affordable housing protect long-term affordability and contribute to the financial stability of hundreds of households each year. We are seeking a detail-oriented construction professional who can deliver accurate estimates coordinate field operations and help us achieve even greater community impact.

About DevNW

DevNW and our CDFI partner Community Lending Works (CLW) and Construction Partner Neighborhood Building Corporation (NBC) are fostering vibrant inclusive communities by prioritizing housing asset development wealth building and small business development. To do this work we are deconstructing pervasive systems of oppression such as racism classism or sexism that maintain persistent disparities and perpetuate deep imbalances in power opportunity and wealth.

Neighborhood Building Corporation (NBC) is a non-profit General Contractor specializing in construction and rehabilitation of Affordable Housing across the state of Oregon. While NBC occasionally performs for-profit construction services NBCs primary focus will always be Affordable Housing and NBC staff must fully support creating housing opportunities for Oregons lower income populations.

Position Overview

DevNW is seeking an experienced Estimator & Property Maintenance Supervisor to support the full lifecycle of residential construction and property maintenance for NBC. The Estimator develops early and final project budgets prepares bid packages evaluates subcontractor pricing and ensures estimates are accurate and aligned with project requirements. Working closely with the Director of Construction this role refines budgets as designs evolve and prepares final cost representations for Construction Contracts.

Once construction begins the Estimator partners with administrative staff to issue Work Orders and Purchase Orders and collaborates with Construction Superintendents to prepare and process Change addition this role oversees NBCs Property Maintenance Division receiving and prioritizing work requests scheduling Maintenance Technicians coordinating external trades and ensuring clear documentation from request through completion. This role directly supervises one Property Maintenance Technician.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Estimating (Approximately 75%)

• Prepare early conceptual estimates detailed budgets and final pricing for new construction and rehab projects.
• Create and distribute bid request packages to subcontractors and vendors.
• Evaluate bids and update budgets as project designs evolve.
• Develop final construction budgets for contract execution.
• Generate subcontractor Work Orders vendor Purchase Orders and Change Orders.

Property Maintenance Coordination (Approximately 25%)

Mission-Aligned Practice

Qualifications

Why Join DevNW

You will join a collaborative innovative organization committed to strengthening communities and expanding access to affordable housing. DevNW offers a generous and competitive benefits package including :

Application and Selection Process

To apply please submit the following :

Current resume

Introduction letter describing your interest and how your experience aligns with the required competencies.

Please include the following in your letter :

How has your journey prepared you to fulfill this position

Describe a challenge you faced in the estimating process and how you overcame it.

Priority will be given to applications received by December 19 2025

DevNW is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. If you require accommodations due to a disability to participate in the application process please contact

Key Skills

Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,HeavyBid,Math,Sage,Pricing,Cost Control,Restoration,Roofing,Microsoft Excel,Auto Estimating

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Construction Management

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 72000 - 95000