Residential Estimator: Bids, Takeoffs & Trade Partnerships

DRB Homes; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in Englewood, CO is seeking a Bid Packages Specialist to prepare bid packages and assist with required documentation for a home to start, coordinating with current and prospective trade partners.

You will prepare material take-offs, conduct field visits to verify orders, release start packages, process changes and purchase orders, and maintain trade partner contracts and scopes of work, using Newstar purchasing software as needed.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with purchasing software; Newstar is a plus.
• Detail oriented and organized with good prioritization.
• Knowledge of the residential new home construction process.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bid packages and submits to current and prospective trade partners.
• Prepares take-offs for materials (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc.).
• Conducts field visits to verify materials ordered are not wasted.
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community setup in Newstar software.
• Releases job start packages.
• Processes change orders.
• Processes variance purchase orders.
• Liaises between Division & Product Development for current blueprints and trade partner files.
• Works with Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work.
• Manages Trade Partner contract files with current pricing and signed contracts.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

Purchasing software

Newstar

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Construction knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Residential homebuilding experience

Job description

DRB Homes in Englewood, CO is seeking a Bid Packages Specialist to prepare bid packages and assist with required documentation for a home to start, coordinating with current and prospective trade partners.

You will prepare material take-offs, conduct field visits to verify orders, release start packages, process changes and purchase orders, and maintain trade partner contracts and scopes of work, using Newstar purchasing software as needed.