• Austin, TX
    1 day ago

    Job Description

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    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 at www.drhorton.com for more information.

    D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Estimator. 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 Responsibilities include 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

    '',''!*!

    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 at www.drhorton.com for more information.

    D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Estimator. 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 Responsibilities include 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
    • Proficiency with MS Office and email

    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 detail

    Come 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, Dental and Vision
    • 401(K)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Flex Spending Accounts
    • Life & Disability Insurance
    • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
    • Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

    Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

    '',''!*!

    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
    • Proficiency with MS Office and email

    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 detail

    Come 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, Dental and Vision
    • 401(K)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Flex Spending Accounts
    • Life & Disability Insurance
    • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
    • Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

    Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAustin, TX

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Architectural Servicesunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Maintenanceunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Database Administrationunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Disability Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Mortgageunmatched
    • Mortgage Lendingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Stock Marketunmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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