Residential Construction Estimator & Bid Coordinator

DRB Homes; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in Tempe, AZ is looking for a purchasing/estimating professional to prepare bid packages and create document packets to start each home’s construction.

You will take-off materials, conduct field checks, release start packages, process change orders, and coordinate with trade partners, division staff, and the Purchasing Manager to keep blueprints, pricing, and scopes up to date using Newstar and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Able to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Knowledge of the new home construction process.
• Experience with purchasing software (e.g., Newstar).
• 2-4 years in residential homebuilding or estimating.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bid packages and submits to current and prospective trade partners.
• Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc.).
• Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not wasted.
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community setup in Newstar.
• Releases job start packages.
• Processes change orders.
• Processes variance purchase orders.
• Acts as a liaison between Division & Product Development to keep blueprints and trade partner files up to date.
• Works with Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work.
• Manages trade partner contract files with current pricing and scope.

Skills

MS Excel

Detail oriented

Organized

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Residential homebuilding or estimating experience (2-4 years)

Equivalent education/work experience

Tools

Newstar

Purchasing software

Job description

DRB Homes in Tempe, AZ is looking for a purchasing/estimating professional to prepare bid packages and create document packets to start each home’s construction.

You will take-off materials, conduct field checks, release start packages, process change orders, and coordinate with trade partners, division staff, and the Purchasing Manager to keep blueprints, pricing, and scopes up to date using Newstar and MS Office.