Purchasing Estimator

lennar; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Vacation and holidays

Home purchase discounts

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a material take-off specialist in Alpharetta, GA to support framing take-offs and cost analysis for residential projects.

Responsibilities include maintaining take-offs, coordinating with Purchasing/Operations, and collaborating with architects/engineers on plan changes while ensuring alignment with scopes of work.

Qualifications

• Two years of residential construction/architecture experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• Full understanding of residential construction, architectural, structural, & MEP design required.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and JD Edwards/Build Pro proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create material take-offs for all existing, new, and revised plans (framing focus).
• Maintain take-offs of all active plans.
• Interact with Purchasing and Operations to verify take-off change requests.
• Coordinate with architects/engineers on plan changes affecting take-offs.
• Analyze plans for cost analysis and research design costs.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Build Pro

Job description

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A career with purpose.

A career built on making dreams come true.

A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Create material take-offs for all existing, new, and revised plans. Initial need is for framing category.


• Maintain the take-offs of all active plans.


• Interact with Purchasing and Operations departments to verify take-off change requests.


• Interact with architect/engineering consultants regarding plan changes impacting take-offs.


• Analyze plans for cost analysis recommendations and research cost of proposed design ideas.


• Assist in the review of material EPO requests to ensure in accordance with take-offs and scopes of work, and eliminate the need for material EPO's.


• Complete take-offs as needed due to special projects and specification changes.


• Field verification of actual quantities vs. quantity take offs.


• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Your Toolbox

• Two (2) years of residential construction/architecture experience required


• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred


• Full understanding of residential construction, architectural, structural, & MEP design required


• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially in the use of Excel spreadsheets and formulas for financial modeling; must have the ability to work with JD Edwards, Build Pro, and other proprietary software


• Professionally perform multiple, detailed-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines


• Good writing and organization skills


• Possess strong work ethic, integrity and loyalty


• Team player with the ability to work well under pressure


• Must have initiative and be able to achieve objectives with minimal supervision


• Must be detail oriented and a problem solver able to deal with complex situations


• Must have a valid driver's license


• Interact well with co-workers


• Understand and follow work rules and procedures


• Accept constructive feedback

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

Life at Lennar

• Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.


• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future.


• Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.


• An Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance.


• From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.


• Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone's Included Day.

At Lennar, we believe in i