Construction Purchasing Agent – Bids & Budgets

D.R. Horton; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Holidays & Vacation

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join its Purchasing Department. The role involves bidding on new projects, maintaining scopes of work, tracking blueprints, and monitoring design changes. This position supports the company’s growth within the U.S. housing market.

The candidate will manage bids, qualify subcontractors and oversee cost controls to ensure budgets are met. Fortune 500 company with strong benefits and career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years related experience preferred.
• Enthusiastic team players to join a Fortune 500 company.

Responsibilities

• Solicit bids.
• Pre-qualify subcontractors.
• Setup and monitor option costs and sales prices.
• Maintain and update current budgets.
• Spread revised bids and obtain approval for any price increases.
• Prepare direct costs analysis and variances for review.
• Input original Direct Costs budget.
• Execute lot starts and final proof all unit costs.

Skills

Bid solicitation

Budget management

Vendor prequalification

Cost tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join its Purchasing Department. The role involves bidding on new projects, maintaining scopes of work, tracking blueprints, and monitoring design changes. This position supports the company’s growth within the U.S. housing market.

The candidate will manage bids, qualify subcontractors and oversee cost controls to ensure budgets are met. Fortune 500 company with strong benefits and career opportunities.