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D.R. Horton, Inc. Estimator in Corpus Christi, Texas

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 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 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

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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, 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/

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Job: *Purchasing

Organization: *Home Builder

Title: Estimator

Location: TX-Corpus Christi

Requisition ID: 2402308

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