Senior Homebuilding Purchasing & Estimating Lead

DRB Homes; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes is seeking a detail‑oriented Estimator to develop cost effective new home construction estimates and budgets. The role includes reviewing contracts, preparing bid packages, and coordinating with trade partners to ensure accurate take-offs and compliant budgets.

Candidates should have strong Excel skills, Newstar familiarity, and the ability to multi‑task while organizing multiple projects. A high school diploma is required; college degree or equivalent experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• MS Excel and basic MS Office proficiency required.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Experience with residential homebuilding estimation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates.
• Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance.
• Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners.
• Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc.).
• Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted.
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software).
• Processes variance purchase orders.
• Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work.
• Manages the Trade Partners and their contract files (ensuring current pricing, scope of work, contract, etc. is signed by all Trades).
• Enters trade contract data into Newstar.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

Detail oriented

Organized

Multi-tasking

Construction process knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

3-5 years residential homebuilding or estimating experience

Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience

Tools

Newstar

Job description

DRB Homes is seeking a detail‑oriented Estimator to develop cost effective new home construction estimates and budgets. The role includes reviewing contracts, preparing bid packages, and coordinating with trade partners to ensure accurate take-offs and compliant budgets.

Candidates should have strong Excel skills, Newstar familiarity, and the ability to multi‑task while organizing multiple projects. A high school diploma is required; college degree or equivalent experience is a plus.