Careers

Dynamic Milwaukee Area 100% employee-owned Home Builder, Korndoerfer Homes, has an outstanding career opportunity available as a Senior Residential Construction Estimator to join our purchasing and estimating team in our Brookfield Office. Ideal candidate must enjoy working in a fast-paced, growing company with a positive attitude and an ability to have fun while working hard.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for creating and managing complete house budgets, quantity take-offs, accurate job documentation, and sales pricing. Duties also include determining costs and estimates for custom changes, database development, and sales support. Should be able to thoroughly review and understand home plans, specifications, scopes of work, building codes, site/grading plans, and ACC requirements. The estimator will perform take-offs of all facets of home construction along with pricing of standard and custom requests. The candidate will have industry knowledge of residential construction. Must be able to work in a fun team environment with our sales and construction staff along with outside trade partners.

Education & Qualifications:

Critical competencies to include residential construction experience, construction takeoff experience, strong communication and organizational skills, particular attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and problem solving. Candidates should have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills with an ability to balance the interests of multiple team members.

Industry experience required, experience with purchasing & estimating software (such as Hyphen Solutions, Builder MT and/or Sales Simplicity) highly preferred, and a bachelor’s degree a plus.

Highly competitive salary. Benefits package includes employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability, voluntary medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K and flexible Paid Time Off.

To Be Considered for this Position:

Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: careers@korndoerferhomes.com

Dynamic Milwaukee Area 100% employee-owned Home Builder, Korndoerfer Homes, has an outstanding career opportunity available as an Architectural Designer (reports to the Director of Design)

JOB FUNCTIONS (approximately 40-50 hours per week):

• Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Serve as a design resource by answering questions regarding our base plans and evaluating various layout modifications or exterior elements
• Provide sketches for custom requests to a third-party drafting firm in order to modify base plan home designs and pre-plan layout options
• Provide pricing allowances for structural and layout changes
• Provide the necessary descriptive language to explain the details of the custom request, so it can be entered into the proposal/contract and be communicated to clients, staff and vendors.
• Attend plan design meetings with the salesperson and client occasionally (in person and/or virtual meeting).
• Conduct home plan and cabinet plan reviews for accuracy and consistency purposes
• Assist with modifications to the cabinet layouts for requested changes
• Provide additional explanations to the internal team and clients for design-related items.
• Coordination with internal staff, permitting and other necessary steps as part of the typical pre-construction process to meet deadlines and scheduled dig dates.
• Evaluate the existing pre-planned structural options and assist in developing new design concepts for each plan while collaborating with the Director of Design and Sales Department
• Coordinate with the Purchasing Department & Estimators on the design concepts and plan details
• Communicate with the Marketing Department to get the most up to date pre-planned options added to the website
• Review the most common custom requests at regular intervals and provide recommendation if those designs should be turned into pre-planned options
• Model Home planning, design and job coordination
• Work with the Sales Department, Director of Design to establish the budget, plan details and other specifics that pertain
• Enter option pricing for the new home and create plan markups
• Review plan drafts and cabinet plans and work with team to finalize the plans & specifications
• Project  management with the internal team on the new model homes in order to meet timelines for plan reviews, changes orders, product selections, permitting, excavation, etc.
• Assist with other special tasks and projects as directed by management to improve the quality, efficiencies and profitability of our homes (i.e. establish a Plan Detail Library for our field staff/vendors or assist with base plan updates)

General Requirements:

Professional Skills:

• Proficient in sketching design concepts using AutoCAD, DWF Files and hand sketching
• Construction and knowledge of the structural requirements/load transfer and details needed to build a quality home
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• Technology savvy
• Positive, can-do attitude
• High ambition and work ethic
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to withstand an ever-changing, fast paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

To be considered for this position: Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to careers@korndoerferhomes.com

About Us

Korndoerfer Homes is a leading home builder in the Milwaukee area, known for crafting high-quality semi-custom single-family homes. We take pride in our commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and exceptional customer service. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a skilled and motivated Expeditor / Field Superintendent to join our Construction team.

Position Overview

As an Expeditor / Field Superintendent, you’ll play a key role in managing the construction process from start to finish. You’ll coordinate subcontractors, maintain schedules, and ensure each home meets our standards for quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule construction jobs and coordinate subcontractors and vendors
• Ensure exceptional customer service throughout the building process
• Monitor and maintain production schedules, including managing change orders
• Collaborate with the design team and trade partners to improve plans and processes
• Conduct quality control inspections and oversee municipal inspections
• Perform customer walk-throughs and manages completion of punch lists

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or higher) in Construction Management, Building Trades, or related field
• Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, and industry standards
• Proficiency in scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook
• Solid residential construction experience, preferably in single-family homes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience in single-family home construction
• Excellent project management and time management skills
• Strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation skills
• Self-motivated with initiative, determination, and drive
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join Korndoerfer Homes?

• Work with a respected local builder known for quality and integrity
• Join a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

To Apply:

Please send your resume and references to:📧 robertb@korndoerferhomes.com