Estimator & Purchasing Lead — Residential Construction

JL Talent Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

TRU Builders in Surprise, AZ is seeking an Estimator & Purchasing Specialist to own preconstruction estimating and procurement. This full-time, in-office role supports budgets, bids, and vendor coordination.

You will read complete plan sets, develop detailed budgets, solicit bids, manage Buildertrend workflows, and partner with trade vendors to keep projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in residential construction.
• Experience estimating custom homes, large residential remodels, and additions.
• Proven procurement and purchasing experience for residential construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret complete construction plan sets.
• Experience developing detailed budgets, quantity takeoffs, and scopes of work.
• Strong understanding of residential building methods, materials, and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates from complete residential plan sets, including architectural, structural, MEP, and detail drawings.
• Solicit and compare bids from subcontractors and suppliers; build and maintain project budgets in Buildertrend.
• Manage procurement for all materials and subcontractors after project award; issue purchase orders.
• Coordinate deliveries with the production team and superintendents; verify material specs and budget compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships; evaluate performance and negotiate pricing.

Skills

Estimating experience

Procurement experience

Plan reading

Budget development

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

Buildertrend

Job description

TRU Builders in Surprise, AZ is seeking an Estimator & Purchasing Specialist to own preconstruction estimating and procurement. This full-time, in-office role supports budgets, bids, and vendor coordination.

You will read complete plan sets, develop detailed budgets, solicit bids, manage Buildertrend workflows, and partner with trade vendors to keep projects on time and within budget.