Estimator

Tri Pointe Homes is about more than homes, we are about people. We are committed to changing the lives of our customers and employees. Our passion for creating communities does not end with our customers. If this sounds like a career for you, apply to be a part of our great team.

Tri Pointe Homes DC Metro is looking for an innovative individual to join our talented group as an Estimator.

Position Highlights: The Estimator will be responsible for analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create and verify material takeoffs and labor budgets on new plans, new elevations, and revisions per drawings and specifications.
• Responsible for providing Contractors with essential information (blueprints, standards, etc.) necessary for the receipt of bids.
• Responsible for reviewing, comparing, and negotiating all applicable labor bids and unit pricing to obtain the most cost-savings prices.
• Maintain various computer databases (pricing, code, estimates, items, square footage, etc.)
• Field phone calls from potential new vendors as well as field members.
• Calculate retail pricing for plan options and standard options.
• Confirm budget and material take-offs for all prototypes and models. Ensure that the budgets and cost codes match plans, and jobs are built as drawn.
• Approve/process all over-budget purchase orders.
• Check the features in all new models before opening and verify that correct materials are installed.
• Conduct Variance investigations (supplemental purchase orders, variance reports, and discrepant invoices, etc.) and when necessary promptly notifying appropriate builders of any adjustments.
• Compile, verify and provide start packages to trade partners with accurate labor and material budgets.
• Performs field audits to analyze purchases, verify quantities, quality, and service levels, as necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining construction and estimating standards for assigned cost codes and forwarding revisions to those standards to appropriate vendors, contractors, and company personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience working in residential home building and/or purchasing department required.
• Proficiency at MS Office, including Excel
• Ability to perform several tasks efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Proficiency in basic residential construction materials and techniques
• Familiarity with E1/JD Edwards and CAD is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail is highly preferred.

At Tri Pointe Homes, we are intentional about fostering an environment where you, and all individuals, are encouraged to be their authentic selves. We embrace individuality and strive to be consciously inclusive of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in every aspect of our business. We believe our company’s strength relies on the diversity of the team and the unique, innovative ideas everyone contributes.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for an open position or to participate in an interview, please let us know.