Estimator (2415)

DRB Homes • Tempe, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To prepare bid packages and assist in creating document packets necessary for a home to start the construction process.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• college degree preferred
• 2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience
• equivalent combination of education and/or work experience

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 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED