Estimator

JOB PURPOSE:

To develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets.  Engage in field validation of takeoffs and confirms contactors in alignment with department and budget objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)
• Work with regional product development team to create process of takeoff creation for new plans
• Supports preparation of bid packages requiring takeoffs and estimates
• Conducts field visits to verify material takeoff and documents overages/underage for estimate correction
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)
• Answer material and subcontractor variances and eliminate variance issues
• Work with management to establish and improve field validation processes and procedures
• Review EPO reports weekly and identify all Estimating, Purchasing, price change, plan error, etc. EPOs
• Processes variance purchase orders
• Enters trade contract data into Newstar
• Other duties as apparent or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel
• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   Occasional travel to various worksites may also be required, depending on assignment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time while using computer graphics terminal or CRT screen, telephone, and other administrative tools. 

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