Residential Construction Estimator - Blueprint & Cost

D.R. Horton; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and 회사 휴

Company holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates for residential projects.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, ITB review, interpreting drawings, and maintaining cost databases to support competitive bids. Applicants should have an associate degree, 2–4 years in residential construction estimating, a valid driver’s license, and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Two to four years of related experience in residential construction estimating.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs to prepare detailed estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Review ITB for qualification of scope.
• Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Maintain cost databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.).
• Approve/process all over-budget purchase orders.
• Assist with take-offs, item costs, and contract pricing; assist in negotiations.
• Field vendor quotes and communicate with field staff.
• Conduct business professionally to support company profitability.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Time management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Blue Beam

MS Office

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates for residential projects.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, ITB review, interpreting drawings, and maintaining cost databases to support competitive bids. Applicants should have an associate degree, 2–4 years in residential construction estimating, a valid driver’s license, and MS Office proficiency.