Purchasing Estimator

About the role

We are Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for homeowners, communities, and associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States. A career that empowers you to build your future. The Purchasing Estimator is responsible for all aspects of take-offs, including verification of take-off change requests; assists in the review, verification, and elimination of material EPO requests; and performs cost analysis recommendations on proposed plan changes. A career with purpose, built on making dreams come true, building zero‑defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create material take-offs for all existing, new, and revised plans.
• Maintain the take-offs of all active plans.
• Interact with Purchasing and Operations departments to verify take-off change requests.
• Interact with architect/engineering consultants regarding plan changes impacting take-offs.
• Analyze plans for cost analysis recommendations and research cost of proposed design ideas.
• Assist in the review of material EPO requests to ensure in accordance with take-offs and scopes of work, and eliminate the need for material EPO’s.
• Complete take-offs as needed due to special projects and specification changes.
• Field verification of actual quantities vs. quantity take offs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of residential construction/architecture experience required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
• Full understanding of residential construction, architectural, structural, & MEP design required
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially in the use of Excel spreadsheets and formulas for financial modeling; must have the ability to work with JD Edwards, Build Pro, and other proprietary software
• Professionally perform multiple, detailed‑oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines
• Good writing and organization skills
• Possess strong work ethic, integrity and loyalty
• Team player with the ability to work well under pressure
• Must have initiative and be able to achieve objectives with minimal supervision
• Must be detail oriented and a problem solver able to deal with complex situations
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Interact well with co‑work