What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator (1762) position at DRB Homes?
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners
- Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)
- Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted
- Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)
- Releases job start packages
- Processes change orders
- Processes variance purchase orders
- Acts as a liaison between Charleston Division & Product Development to ensure the division has the most current blueprints on file as well as all of our Trade Partners
- Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work
- Manages the Trade Partner contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades)
- Other duties as apparent or assigned
Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel
- Must have previous experience in purchasing software
- Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus
- Detail oriented and organized
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
- Knowledge of new home construction process is required
Education and Work Experience
- High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR
- 2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR
- Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience