Purchasing Agent (2086)

DRB Homes; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes is seeking a cost estimator for our Eastern Shore Division based in Rehoboth Beach, DE. The role focuses on developing and maintaining cost-effective estimates and budgets for new home construction, selecting quality contractors aligned with budgets.

You will review contracts, prepare take-offs, and manage trade partner data while ensuring accuracy and timely bid packages. Strong MS Excel and Newstar skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience.
• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus.
• Detail oriented and organized, with ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of the new home construction 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 (lumber, trim, roofing, siding).
• Conducts field visits to verify ordered materials are not wasted.
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community setup in Newstar.
• Processes variance purchase orders.
• Manages trade partners and contract files with current pricing and scope.
• Enters trade contract data into Newstar.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

Newstar software

Detail oriented

Multitask

Residential construction knowledge

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Newstar

Job description

Job Location

Eastern Shore Division - Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

JOB PURPOSE

To develop and maintain cost‑effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contractors 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 / 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
• 2–4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience