Purchasing Estimator

Lennar•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Estimator is responsible for preparing and maintaining material take-offs, verifying take-off change requests, and assisting with the review and elimination of material EPO requests. The role also analyzes proposed plan changes and provides cost recommendations. The initial focus is on the framing category. Regular in-person attendance at company communities, job sites, and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

At least two years of residential construction or architecture experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Full understanding of residential construction and architectural, structural, and MEP design.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel spreadsheets and formulas for financial modeling.
Ability to work with JD Edwards, Build Pro, and other proprietary software.
Ability to professionally perform multiple detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
Good writing and organizational skills.
Strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty.
Ability to work well under pressure as a team player.
Initiative and ability to achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
Detail-oriented problem solver able to deal with complex situations.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, and accept constructive feedback.
Regular in-person attendance at company communities, job sites, and offices during regular work hours.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer; operate a motor vehicle; read plans; climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, or carry equipment that may exceed 50 pounds.
May occasionally need to operate construction equipment; finger dexterity may be required to use a computer keyboard and calculator.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Create material take-offs for all existing, new, and revised plans, initially focused on framing.
Maintain take-offs for all active plans.
Work with Purchasing and Operations departments to verify take-off change requests.
Coordinate with architect and engineering consultants regarding plan changes that affect take-offs.
Analyze plans, recommend cost considerations, and research costs for proposed design ideas.
Assist in reviewing material EPO requests for consistency with take-offs and scopes of work, and help eliminate the need for material EPOs.
Complete take-offs for special projects and specification changes as needed.
Verify actual quantities in the field against quantity take-offs.
Perform other duties as assigned.