Construction Purchasing Agent - Home Builds & Budgets

DRB Homes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes is seeking a Cost Estimator to develop and maintain cost-effective estimates and budgets for new home construction. You will select and engage quality contractors aligned with departmental and budget objectives.

Responsibilities include reviewing sales contracts, preparing bids, taking off materials, and coordinating with Purchasing for new communities. Field verification and contract management with trades are essential parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience creating construction estimates and budgets for residential projects.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure cost controls.
• Experience coordinating with trade partners and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates
• Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance
• Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners
• Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)
• Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)
• Processes variance purchase orders
• Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work
• Manages the Trade Partners and their contract files (ensuring current pricing, scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades)
• Enters trade contract data into Newstar
• Other duties as apparent or assigned

Skills

Construction estimating

Budget management

Contract management

Tools

Newstar

Job description

DRB Homes is seeking a Cost Estimator to develop and maintain cost-effective estimates and budgets for new home construction. You will select and engage quality contractors aligned with departmental and budget objectives.

Responsibilities include reviewing sales contracts, preparing bids, taking off materials, and coordinating with Purchasing for new communities. Field verification and contract management with trades are essential parts of the role.