Purchasing Estimator

6 days ago

Bend, United States Pahlisch Homes Full time
Summary/objective

Pahlisch Homes is seeking a self-motivated Purchasing Estimator to manage all activities involved with creating and maintaining material take-offs. Successful candidates will have experience creating cost estimates of new plans, elevations, and options and will be innately driven to become a subject matter expert; understanding how their work impacts the work of the Purchasing team and the overall organization.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • Estimate materials for new plans.
  • Create and maintain accurate material take-offs including, but not limited to:
    • Concrete (Foundations and Flatwork), Lumber, Siding, Windows, Roofing, Drywall, Interior Trim.
  • Monitor material usage in the field for overages/shortages to update/correct material take-offs.
  • Record and analyze take-off data through Microsoft Excel.
  • Assist Purchasing team with plan value engineering and review of optimized lumber designs to ensure they meet our plans.
  • Collaborate with production team on best use of materials on paper versus in the field.
  • Update/Correct Purchase Order issues.
  • Maintain vendor files and contracts.
  • Prepare bid requests for new/existing plans.
  • Assist in evaluating new bid proposals.
  • Practice organization and time management maintain proficiencies for estimating.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • 2+ years' experience in purchasing and estimating is required.
  • Construction terminology & knowledge is required.
  • Ability to read and understand residential blueprints.
  • Possess a critical mind-set and the ability to produce calculations and accurate costing.
  • Sufficient understanding and ability to work in MS Office.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Strong Desire for detail and accuracy is required.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to take direction, meet timelines and work on a multitude of projects at any given time.
  • Adaptable to fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to work extended hours as needed.
  • Strong work ethic with a high level of integrity both in and out of work environment.


Supervisory responsibilities

No supervisory duties for this position.

Work environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and may be required to meet with vendors and trades on site. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. Must be able to drive a vehicle to meetings.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, copiers, scanners, etc. The person in this position constantly operates a computer. This position must be able to frequently communicate with vendors and colleagues via email and phone.

Travel required

Occasional travel to other regions will be required.

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