Purchasing Estimator

Lennar•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Estimator is responsible for preparing and maintaining material take-offs for existing, new, and revised plans, initially focusing on the framing category. The role verifies take-off change requests, helps review and eliminate material EPO requests, and makes cost analysis recommendations on proposed plan and design changes. It also involves field verification of quantities and collaboration with Purchasing, Operations, and architect/engineering consultants. Regular in-person attendance at company communities, job sites, and offices during regular work hours is an essential function. The position may involve working more than eight hours per day in a construction trailer and occasional operation of construction equipment. This description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties; responsibilities and activities may change.

Requirements

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 perform multiple detailed tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
Good writing and organizational skills.
Strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty.
Teamwork skills and ability to work well under pressure.
Initiative and ability to achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
Detail orientation and problem-solving ability, including handling complex situations.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to interact well with coworkers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, and accept constructive feedback.
Ability to attend in person 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 weighing more than 50 pounds; and, occasionally, operate construction equipment.
Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Create material take-offs for existing, new, and revised plans, initially for the framing category.
Maintain take-offs for all active plans.
Work with Purchasing and Operations to verify take-off change requests.
Coordinate with architect and engineering consultants about plan changes that affect take-offs.
Analyze plans, recommend cost-related changes, and research the costs of proposed design ideas.
Assist in reviewing material EPO requests to ensure consistency with take-offs and scopes of work and to eliminate unnecessary 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.