Senior Estimator & Purchasing Lead - Residential

JL Talent Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

TRU Builders in Surprise, AZ, is seeking an experienced Estimator & Purchasing Specialist to lead preconstruction estimating and procurement for residential projects. You will own budgets, bid selection, and procurement scheduling to keep production on track.

The role requires strong estimating, vendor management, and Buildertrend proficiency, with a focus on accuracy and cross-team collaboration to deliver high-quality homes on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating experience in residential construction.
• Proven procurement and purchasing experience for residential construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret complete construction plan sets.
• Experience developing detailed budgets, quantity takeoffs, and scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate construction estimates from complete residential plan sets, including architectural, structural, MEP, and detail drawings.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop comprehensive project budgets.
• Solicit and compare bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build and maintain project budgets within Buildertrend before proposals are presented.
• Continuously improve estimating templates, assemblies, and cost databases.
• Manage procurement for all materials and subcontractors after project award.
• Issue purchase orders and secure long-lead materials early to avoid schedule delays.
• Coordinate deliveries with the production team and superintendents.
• Verify materials meet project specifications and budget requirements.
• Track procurement activities and maintain organized documentation within Buildertrend.

Skills

Estimating

Procurement

Budgeting

Vendor management

Tools

Buildertrend

Job description

TRU Builders in Surprise, AZ, is seeking an experienced Estimator & Purchasing Specialist to lead preconstruction estimating and procurement for residential projects. You will own budgets, bid selection, and procurement scheduling to keep production on track.

The role requires strong estimating, vendor management, and Buildertrend proficiency, with a focus on accuracy and cross-team collaboration to deliver high-quality homes on time and within budget.