Purchasing Agent

DRB Homes; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in Myrtle Beach seeks a Construction Estimator to develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. You will select and employ quality contactors aligned with department and budget objectives.

The role involves reviewing contracts, preparing bid packages, take-offs, field visits and coordinating with Purchasing to manage trade partners and contract files. A strong knowledge of Newstar is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.
• 2-4 years residential homebuilding or estimating experience.
• Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus.
• Detail oriented and organized; ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Knowledge of the residential homebuilding process is required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates.
• Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance.
• Prepares bid packages and submits to current and prospective trade partners.
• Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc.).
• Conducts field visits to verify materials ordered are not wasted.
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community setup in Newstar.
• Processes variance purchase orders.
• Works with Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work.
• Manages trade partners and their contract files; ensures pricing and scope compliance.
• Enters trade contract data into Newstar.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

Newstar purchasing software

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of new home construction

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma required

2-4 years residential homebuilding or estimating experience

Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience

College degree preferred

Tools

Newstar

Job description

Job Purpose

To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives.

Job Purpose

To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates
• Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance
• 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)
• Processes variance purchase orders
• Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work
• Manages the Trade Partners and their contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades)
• Enters trade contract data into Newstar
• Other duties as apparent or assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge And Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel
• 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
• Valid driver’s license

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