Residential Purchasing Estimator – Takeoffs & Cost Analysis

lennar; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Purchasing Estimator in Alpharetta, GA to manage take-offs and cost analysis for residential plans. The role focuses on framing take-offs, plan verification with Purchasing and Operations, and supporting EPO review to control costs and schedules.

The candidate should have 2 years of residential construction/architecture experience, a high school diploma, strong Excel skills for financial modeling, and familiarity with JD Edwards or Build Pro.

Qualifications

• Two 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.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling; JD Edwards and Build Pro knowledge helpful.
• Ability to handle multiple, detailed tasks with deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create material take-offs for existing, new, and revised plans; framing focus first.
• Maintain take-offs for all active plans and verify change requests with Purchasing and Operations.
• Interact with architects/engineers on plan changes affecting take-offs.
• Analyze plans for cost recommendations and research design-cost ideas.
• Review material EPO requests to align with take-offs and reduce rework.
• Complete take-offs for special projects and verify quantities on site.

Skills

Residential construction

Architecture experience

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Build Pro

Excel

Job description

Lennar is seeking a Purchasing Estimator in Alpharetta, GA to manage take-offs and cost analysis for residential plans. The role focuses on framing take-offs, plan verification with Purchasing and Operations, and supporting EPO review to control costs and schedules.

The candidate should have 2 years of residential construction/architecture experience, a high school diploma, strong Excel skills for financial modeling, and familiarity with JD Edwards or Build Pro.