Estimator (Purchaser)

1 month ago


Columbia, United States Residential Home Builder Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Residential Home Builder is seeking a skilled, motivated estimator to join our growing team. In this position, you will be responsible for estimating labor and material costs for residential construction. You must have a keen attention to detail and estimating project skills to accurately submit estimates to management. To follow through from approved estimate to initiating purchase orders to job completion.

 

Estimator Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assess projects by identifying project requirements, regarding time, labor, and material costs
  • Read blueprints and analyze all other applicable documents to prepare estimates
  • Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and architects during estimate creation to ensure overall accuracy
  • Present estimates to management in a timely and polite manner
  • Recommend cost-reduction options
  • Manage purchasing process to include purchase orders in accordance with proper pricing
  • Quickly resolve any pricing discrepancies with services or materials

Estimator Requirements and Qualifications

  • Knowledge of all aspects of residential construction to include assemblies and phases
  • Experience with estimating software- for example Stack and Blue Beam.
  • Previous on-the-job training is a big plus
  • Ability to work independently to reach deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Time management skills


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