Purchasing Agent (2549)

Paycom - ATS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a construction estimator to develop and maintain cost-effective estimates and budgets for new home construction. The role involves reviewing contracts, preparing bid packages, and coordinating with purchasing and field teams to ensure accurate take-offs and cost control.

The candidate should have experience in residential homebuilding or estimating, with proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Newstar software.

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing residential homebuilding contracts and creating estimates.
• Proficient with MS Office; Excel experience required.
• Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus.
• Detail oriented and organized; able to multitask and prioritize.
• Understanding of the residential homebuilding process is required.

Responsibilities

• Review new home sales contracts and generate construction estimates.
• Maintain construction budgets and ensure compliance with plans.
• Prepare bid packages and send to current and prospective trade partners.
• Take-offs for materials (lumber, trim, roofing, etc.) and verify quantities.
• Enter trade contract data into Newstar; manage trade partner files.

Skills

Estimating

MS Office (Excel)

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

2-4 years residential homebuilding or estimating experience

Tools

Newstar

Job description

DescriptionJOB 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 ResponsibilitiesReviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimatesMaintains construction budgets and ensures compliancePrepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partnersPrepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wastedAssists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)Processes variance purchase ordersWorks with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of workManages 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 NewstarOther duties as apparent or assignedQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge and SkillsProficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS ExcelKnowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plusDetail oriented and organizedAbility to multi-task and establish prioritiesKnowledge of new home construction process is requiredValid driver’s licenseEducation and Work ExperienceHigh School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OREquivalent combination of education and/or work experience