Estimator (2415)

DRB Homes; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in Phoenix Division is seeking a Construction Estimator to prepare bid packages and assist in creating document packets to start construction.

You will prepare material take-offs, verify usage in the field, and support purchasing with Newstar software, while coordinating with trade partners and the product team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred or 2-4 years residential homebuilding/estimating experience.
• Experience with purchasing software (Newstar) is required or preferred.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized with ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bid packages and submits to current and prospective trade partners.
• Prepares take-offs for materials (lumber, trim, roofing, siding).
• Verifies field material usage to avoid waste.
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community setup in Newstar.
• Releases job start packages and processes change orders.
• Processes variance purchase orders and maintains docs.
• Liaises between Division & Product Development for up-to-date blueprints.
• Works with Purchasing Manager and Community Builders on scopes of work.
• Maintains trade partner contract files with current pricing and scope.

Skills

MS Excel

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Construction knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

2-4 years estimating experience

Tools

Newstar purchasing software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Phoenix Division AZ Construction - Tempe, AZ 85282
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School/GED
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Construction
Job Purpose

To prepare bid packages and assist in creating document packets necessary for a home to start the construction process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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)
• Releases job start packages
• Processes change orders
• Processes variance purchase orders
• Acts as a liaison between Division & Product Development to ensure the division has the most current blueprints on file as well as all of our Trade Partners
• Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work
• Manages the Trade Partner contract files (ensuring current pricing, scope of work, contract, etc. is signed by all Trades)

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to multi-task and appropriately establish priorities
• Knowledge of new home construction process is required

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR 2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
• Must have previous experience in purchasing software