Estimator & Purchasing Manager

Central Builders; Wisconsin Dells (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Builders is seeking an Estimator / Purchasing Manager to prepare accurate construction estimates, manage vendor and subcontractor relationships, negotiate pricing, issue purchase orders and trade contracts, and maintain the cost database. You will collaborate with sales, project management, accounting, and field teams to keep projects on budget and on schedule.

The role requires 3–7 years in residential estimating or purchasing, a bachelor’s degree in a related field (construction

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent construction experience considered.
• 3–7 years in residential construction estimating or purchasing.
• Experience with custom or production home building.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed budgets for custom and spec homes.
• Develop preliminary estimates from conceptual plans.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for labor and materials.
• Review architectural plans and specifications for completeness.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Verify pricing accuracy before construction contracts are executed.
• Maintain standardized cost templates for all home models.
• Prepare change order pricing.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Negotiate labor and material pricing.
• Maintain preferred vendor relationships.
• Issue purchase orders for all materials.
• Execute subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor supplier lead times.
• Coordinate deliveries with construction schedules.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies.

Skills

Estimating

Purchasing

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Cost databases

Excel

Job description

The Estimator / Purchasing Manager is responsible for preparing accurate construction estimates, managing vendor and subcontractor relationships, negotiating pricing, issuing purchase orders and trade contracts, and maintaining the company's cost database. This position plays a critical role in ensuring every home is built on budget while maintaining quality standards and construction schedules. This individual works closely with sales, project management, accounting, and the field to ensure seamless project execution from contract signing through completion.

Responsibilities

• Estimating
  • Prepare detailed budgets for custom and spec homes.
  • Develop preliminary estimates from conceptual plans.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for labor and materials.
  • Review architectural plans and specifications for completeness.
  • Identify value engineering opportunities.
  • Verify pricing accuracy before construction contracts are executed.
  • Maintain standardized cost templates for all home models.
  • Prepare change order pricing.
• Purchasing
  • Sollicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Negotiate labor and material pricing.
  • Maintain preferred vendor relationships.
  • Issue purchase orders for all materials.
  • Execute subcontractor agreements.
  • Monitor supplier lead times.
  • Coordinate deliveries with construction schedules.
  • Resolve pricing discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent construction experience considered.
• Experience: 3–7 years in residential construction estimating or purchasing.
• Experience with custom or production home building.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods.

Compensation

$60,000 - $80,000 per year