Estimator

D.R. Horton; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off & company holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton is seeking an Estimator to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals and other docs to prepare time, cost, material and labor estimates for projects. The role requires taking-offs from drawings, reviewing ITBs, and maintaining estimates databases for accurate bids.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in residential construction, with strong MS Office and communication skills. A vehicle and valid license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Two to four years of related experience in residential construction.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Valid driver's license and a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs to prepare detailed estimates in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Review ITB for 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.

Skills

MS Office

Email

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blue Beam

Job description

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

• 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

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• 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

• Knowledge of estimating software such as Blue Beam
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to meet multiple deadlines and attention to detail

Compensation

• Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000, depending on qualifications and experience
• Competitive Bonus Structure

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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