Estimator

D.R. Horton; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and 회사 휴

Company holidays

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, ITB review, interpreting drawings, and maintaining cost databases to support competitive bids. Applicants should have an associate degree, 2–4 years in residential construction estimating, a valid driver’s license, and MS Office proficiency.

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 qualification of scope.
• Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Maintain cost databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.).
• Approve/process all over-budget purchase orders.
• Assist with take-offs, item costs, and contract pricing; assist in negotiations.
• Field vendor quotes and communicate with field staff.
• Conduct business professionally to support company profitability.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Time management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Blue Beam

MS Office

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

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
• Maintain computer databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.)
• 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
• Obtain vendor quotes
• 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

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
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to meet multiple deadlines and attention to detail

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

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• 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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