Estimator/Purchasing Agent

Custom home design/build firm team members possess the passion and dedication to creating superior, cutting-edge homes that are as unique as the people we serve. As the demand for our services grow for new custom homes and remodeling, so does the need for us to add to our growing team. We are always looking for exceptionally, talented people who are passionate about custom home building.

Position: Estimator/Purchasing

Location: Nashville, TN

Start Date: Immediate

Status: Full Time; Exempt

Reporting Manager:

Under the immediate supervision of the VP of Operations and the general direction of the Company President

Position Summary:

• Review, qualify and hire trade partners and suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, including terms and model discounts, with all trade partners and, in addition, negotiate rebates from manufacturers. Solicit bids on an on-going basis to ensure competitive rates.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation has been collected from trade partners prior to start of work and, thereafter, update on an annual basis. (i.e. master contract, W-9, pricing, scopes of work, standard specifications, liability and workman's compensation, certificates of insurance occupational license, etc.)
• Continually look into innovative products, techniques and monitor trends and changes in the home building industry.
• Provide consistent and strong support to production manager.
• Work with production in establishing and maintaining a trade partner performance awards program.
• Generate accurate purchase orders and distribute them.
• Compile permit packages for submittal to county.
• Compile and distribute start packages to project managers.
• Generate job specific cost budgets prior to start of construction.
• Maintain a cost variance analysis and reduction program.
• Research and approve variance purchase orders to meet accounting department deadlines.
• Participate in correction of design problems to minimize budget variances, reduce costs and avoid repetitive mistakes.
• Establish standard operating procedures for purchasing, monitor the effectiveness of procedures, revise and improve purchasing processes and procedures.
• Maintain price files for each trade partner and in estimating database.
• Process customer price requests on a timely basis.
• Process change orders on homes under construction.
• Continually self-improve through education.
• Strive to fulfill the missions and objectives of Castle Homes.

Prerequisites for Success:

• Construction knowledge.
• Ability to analyze job cost variance data and take corrective actions.
• Organizational aptitude to manage the pre-construction job package routing and processing.
• Computer aptitude and willingness to learn to process needed data and to communicate via letters, etc.
• Must have understanding and willingness to take direct personnel actions re: non-performing trade contractors from time to time.
• A willingness to handle accounts payable issues with vendors when necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree required in Construction Science or Engineering or Related.

• 2 to 4 years experience in residential estimating and purchasing

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Sage, AutoCAD and On-Screen

• Great written and verbal communication skills

• Periodic extended hours for client meetings and budget deadlines.

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Experience:

• estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000