Construction Purchasing Agent: Bids, Budgets & Costing

D.R. Horton; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation & Personal Holidays

Company provided Benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to bid on new projects, maintain scopes of work, track blueprints and design changes within its Purchasing Department. The role involves soliciting bids, pre-qualifying subcontractors, and managing budgets to ensure cost-effective project delivery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or related experience. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a Fortune 500 organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 tracking

Subcontractor pre-qualification

Cost analysis

Budget setup

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to bid on new projects, maintain scopes of work, track blueprints and design changes within its Purchasing Department. The role involves soliciting bids, pre-qualifying subcontractors, and managing budgets to ensure cost-effective project delivery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or related experience. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a Fortune 500 organization.