Sr. Purchasing Agent

DRB Homes; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in Franklin, TN seeks a Construction Estimator to develop and maintain cost-effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. The role includes selecting and coordinating with quality contractors aligned with department and budget objectives.

The position involves reviewing contracts, creating estimates, maintaining budgets, preparing bid packages, and collaborating with purchasing and trade partners to ensure accurate scopes of work and cost control.

Qualifications

• Reviews construction contracts and creates estimates.
• Maintains budgets and ensures compliance.
• Prepares bid packages for trade partners.
• Prepares material takeoffs (lumber, trim, roofing, siding).
• Conducts field visits to verify material usage.
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community setups in Newstar.

Responsibilities

• Reviews new home sales contracts and creates construction estimates.
• Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance.
• Prepares bid packages and submits to current and prospective trade partners.
• Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding).
• Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not wasted.
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community setup in Newstar.

Skills

Budgeting

Bid estimation

Vendor management

Takeoffs

Field inspections

Contract administration

Tools

Newstar

Job description

Job Purpose

To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives.

Job Purpose

To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives.

Duties And 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