Purchasing Estimator

LHI Lennar Homes LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennar in Tampa, FL is seeking a Purchasing Estimator to manage material take-offs for existing, new, and revised home plans. The role focuses on framing take-offs, cost analysis, and minimizing material EPOs while collaborating with Purchasing and Operations to verify requests.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in residential construction, strong Excel skills for financial modeling, and experience with JD Edwards and Build Pro.

Qualifications

• Two years of residential construction/architecture experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate degree is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Ability to work with JD Edwards, Build Pro, and other proprietary software.
• Detail-oriented, with good writing and organizational skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Create material take-offs for existing, new, and revised plans.
• Initial need is for framing category.
• Maintain take-offs for all active plans.
• Verify take-off change requests with Purchasing and Operations.
• Review plan changes with architect/engineering consultants for cost impact.
• Analyze plans for cost analysis recommendations and research costs of design ideas.
• Review material EPO requests to align with take-offs and scopes of work.
• Complete take-offs for special projects and specification changes.
• Field-verify actual quantities versus take-offs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Financial modeling

Writing and organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Build Pro

Job description

Purchasing Estimator

We are Lennar 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 that Empowers You to Build Your Future

The Purchasing Estimator is responsible for all aspects of take-offs, including verification of take-off change requests. The Estimator is also responsible to assist in the review, verification, and elimination of material EPO requests. The Estimator should perform cost analysis recommendations on proposed plan changes. 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.

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

Life at Lennar

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
• Paid Parental Leave
• Associate Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance
• up to three weeks of vacation annually
• Holiday
• Sick Leave
• Personal Day
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• significant Home Purchase Discounts
• Everyone’s Included Day

Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

We’re Always Looking Ahead

Want to work in an innovative environment that empowers you to explore your passions? At Lennar, we promote asking questions and working together to solve complex problems. It’s how we’ve become a leader in the homebuilding industry and why our Associates love working here. If you’re interested in helping people find their future homes and, in doing so, build a better future for themselves, then Lennar is the place for you.

Work Where Everyone’s Included

We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table, and we’re all on a first-name basis. This inclusive culture influences our hiring practices, the communities we serve and how we build better career experiences for all our Associates. It’s why we created our Everyone’s Included Advisory Council, and we’d love for you to be a part of our shared journey.

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