D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.D.R. Horton, Inc.is currently looking for anEstimator. The right candidate will Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Perform quantity take-offs to prepare detailed estimates in accordance with drawings and specifications
Review Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a qualification of scope
Interpret architectural drawings and specifications to determine project requirements
Maintain computer databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.)
Approve/process all over-budget purchase orders
Assist with maintaining take-offs, item cost, and contract pricing
Assist in cost negotiations
Field phone calls from potential new vendors as well as field staff
Obtain vendor quotes
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to work overtime
Education and/or Experience
Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Two to four years of related experience and/or training in the residential construction industry
Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email
Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
The noise level is generally moderate
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
Knowledge of estimating software such as Blue Beam
Effective communication skills
The ability to meet multiple deadlines and attention to detailCome join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
Medical, Vision and Dental
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
/Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2/Followus on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings!LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, InstagramJob: Purchasing Organization: Home Builder Title: Estimator Location: TX-Conroe Requisition ID: 2401742