Purchasing Agent

DRB Homes; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes is seeking an experienced estimator in the San Antonio area to develop cost-effective home construction estimates and budgets. The role involves selecting quality contractors, preparing bid packages, and ensuring alignment with department goals.

You will perform material take-offs, conduct site visits to verify quantities, and coordinate with the Purchasing Manager on early community setups in Newstar. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating construction costs for residential projects.
• Ability to prepare and manage project budgets and costing.
• Familiarity with bid packages and vendor scoping.
• Proficiency in take-off quantities for materials.
• Knowledge of contract management and trade coordination.

Responsibilities

• Reviews home construction contracts and creates estimates.
• Maintains budgets and ensures compliance with plans.
• Prepares bid packages for trade partners and takes-offs for materials.
• Verifies field quantities to prevent waste and cost overruns.
• Supports purchasing and Newstar-based community setup.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budget management

Construction knowledge

Contract management

Bid preparation

Take-offs

Tools

Newstar

Excel

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.

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