Estimator - DALLAS (2028)

DRB Homes; Dallas, Addison (TX, TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in Dallas, TX is seeking a purchasing professional to support homebuilding operations. You will prepare bids, quantify material take-offs, and verify field usage to minimize waste. The role involves coordinating with trade partners and the Purchasing Manager to manage contracts and start packages.

The ideal candidate has experience with residential construction, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with purchasing software. A high school diploma is required; college degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus.
• Detail oriented and organized with strong prioritization.
• Experience with residential homebuilding or estimating.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bid packages and submits to current and prospective trade partners.
• Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding).
• Conducts field visits to verify material usage.
• Assists Purchasing Manager with Newstar community set up.
• Releases job start packages and processes change orders.
• Manages trade partner contracts and ensures current pricing and scope.

Skills

MS Excel

Purchasing software

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Construction process knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

2-4 years residential homebuilding or estimating experience

Tools

Newstar purchasing software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dallas, TX - Addison, TX 75001, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Construction, 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 Charleston 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)
• Other duties as apparent or assigned

Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel
• Must have previous experience in purchasing software
• Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to multi-task and 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