Purchasing Estimator

Lennar•Las Vegas, NV

17h•$46,661 - $75,734

About The Position

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States. Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future The Purchasing Estimator is responsible for all aspects of take-offs, including verification of take-off change requests. The Estimator is also responsible to assist in the review, verification, and elimination of material EPO requests. The Estimator should perform cost analysis recommendations on proposed plan changes. A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Requirements

Two (2) years of residential construction/architecture experience required
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
Full understanding of residential construction, architectural, structural, & MEP design required
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially in the use of Excel spreadsheets and formulas for financial modeling; must have the ability to work with JD Edwards, Build Pro, and other proprietary software
Professionally perform multiple, detailed-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines
Good writing and organization skills
Possess strong work ethic, integrity and loyalty
Team player with the ability to work well under pressure
Must have initiative and be able to achieve objectives with minimal supervision
Must be detail oriented and a problem solver able to deal with complex situations
Must have a valid driver’s license
Interact well with co-workers
Understand and follow work rules and procedures
Accept constructive feedback

Responsibilities

Create material take-offs for all existing, new, and revised plans. Initial need is for framing category.
Maintain the take-offs of all active plans.
Interact with Purchasing and Operations departments to verify take-off change requests.
Interact with architect/engineering consultants regarding plan changes impacting take-offs.
Analyze plans for cost analysis recommendations and research cost of proposed design ideas.
Assist in the review of material EPO requests to ensure in accordance with take-offs and scopes of work, and eliminate the need for material EPO’s.
Complete take-offs as needed due to special projects and specification changes.
Field verification of actual quantities vs. quantity take offs.
Perform all other duties as assigned.