Estimator (1559)

DRB Homes•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB PURPOSE: To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Engage in field validation of takeoffs and confirms contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Duties and Responsibilities Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…) Work with regional product development team to create process of takeoff creation for new plans Supports preparation of bid packages requiring takeoffs and estimates Conducts field visits to verify material takeoff and documents overages/underage for estimate correction Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software) Answer material and subcontractor variances and eliminate variance issues Work with management to establish and improve field validation processes and procedures Review EPO reports weekly and identify all Estimating, Purchasing, price change, plan error, etc. EPOs Processes variance purchase orders Enters trade contract data into Newstar Other duties as apparent or assigned

Requirements

Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel
Knowledge of new home construction process is required
High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR 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
Detail oriented and organized
Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
Must have previous experience in purchasing software

Responsibilities

Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)
Work with regional product development team to create process of takeoff creation for new plans
Supports preparation of bid packages requiring takeoffs and estimates
Conducts field visits to verify material takeoff and documents overages/underage for estimate correction
Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)
Answer material and subcontractor variances and eliminate variance issues
Work with management to establish and improve field validation processes and procedures
Review EPO reports weekly and identify all Estimating, Purchasing, price change, plan error, etc. EPOs
Processes variance purchase orders
Enters trade contract data into Newstar
Other duties as apparent or assigned