Estimator - Charleston, United States - D.r. Horton

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform quantity takeoffs to prepare detailed estimates in accordance with drawings and specifications
• Review Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a qualification of scope
• Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements
• Maintain computer databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.)
• Approve/process all overbudget purchase orders
• Assist with maintaining takeoffs, item cost, and contract pricing
• Assist in cost negotiations
• Field phone calls from potential new vendors as well as field staff
• Obtain vendor quotes
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work overtime

Qualifications
Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent from twoyear college or technical school
• Two to four years of related experience and/or training in the residential construction industry
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
• Ability to sit for majority of 8hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a fouryear college or university preferred
• Knowledge of estimating software such as Blue Beam
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to meet multiple deadlines and attention to detail

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

_ Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder.__ _
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Job:
Purchasing
Primary Location:
South Carolina-Charleston
Organization:
Home Builder
Schedule:
Full-time
Job Posting:
May 20, 2024, 12:00:00 AM