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Estimator / Purchasing Agent - Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | 1202 Orange Road Catalpa, Virginia |
About this job
Seeking an experienced full-time Estimator/Purchasing Agent for local custom homebuilding company. Applicant must have a sound knowledge of residential construction with a proficiency in MS Office products preferred. Knowledge of QuickBooks and/or Chief Architect design software helpful. Please submit resume and salary requirements to ________________?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage all contract documents from bid preparation to contract completion
- Review estimate work scopes, bid plans and/or other information required to produce accurate construction estimates
- Generate construction budgets through in-house estimating systems and/or vendor/sub-contractor acquired information
- Produce written construction proposals
- Coordinate all active contract activities (signed proposals)
- Facilitate communication between the divisions; purchasing, architect, sales/selections, construction personnel and vendors/subcontractors
- Assist in construction/permit plan development, disburse information to office personnel, field personnel and vendors/subcontractors
- Generate material take-offs and/or obtain vendor/subcontractor quotes for construction; verify accuracy and issue purchase orders
- Process all cost requests, change orders and variance purchase orders
- Maintain accurate construction budget price listings for standard options
- Facilitate communication between the divisions to improve the accuracy of the written specifications, estimate/budget development, and material/labor takeoffs
- Research and resolve vendor/subcontractor disputes, problem invoices and/or missing bid or construction information
- Maintain and/or develop estimating cost data and material take-off spreadsheet pricing to improve bid accuracy and material take-offs
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the residential construction industry
- Proficiency in MS Office products with an emphasis in Excel
- Highly organized with strong analytical skills and attention for details
- Ability to read and interpret plans and other construction documents
- Experience in material takeoffs and unit cost-based purchasing