Estimator

D. R. Horton; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

ESPP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Estimator in Austin, TX to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates for residential projects.

Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of related experience in the residential construction industry, an Associate degree or equivalent, and proficiency with MS Office; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Two to four years of related experience in residential construction estimating.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs to prepare detailed estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Review ITB for scope qualification and bid readiness.
• Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Approve or process all over-budget purchase orders.
• Assist with maintaining take-offs, item cost, and contract pricing.

Skills

MS Office

Blue Beam

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Blue Beam

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Estimator. The right candidate will Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform quantity take-offs to prepare detailed estimates in accordance with drawings and specifications
• Review Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a qualification of scope
• Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements
• Approve/process all over-budget purchase orders
• Assist with maintaining take-offs, item cost, and contract pricing
• Assist in cost negotiations
• Field phone calls from potential new vendors as well as field staff
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work overtime

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Two to four years of related experience and/or training in the residential construction industry
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• Knowledge of estimating software such as Blue Beam
• The ability to meet multiple deadlines and attention to detail

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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