Estimator (1762)

DRB Homes•Englewood, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing bid packages, conducting take-offs for materials, managing trade partner contracts, and acting as a liaison between divisions and product development. This role requires proficiency in MS Office, knowledge of new home construction, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Requirements

Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel
Must have previous experience in purchasing software
Knowledge of new home construction process is required
High School Diploma required
2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus
college degree preferred

Responsibilities

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)
Releases job start packages
Processes change orders
Processes variance purchase orders
Acts as a liaison between Charleston Division & Product Development to ensure the division has the most current blueprints on file as well as all of our Trade Partners
Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work
Manages the Trade Partner contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades)
Other duties as apparent or assigned