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 for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Jr. 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.  Ensure correct materials are delivered to meet company standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform on-site inspections of material drops and material usage as directed by the Sr. Estimator


• Check jobsites for materials that can be returned for credit.  Request Superintendent email material count to be returned and evaluate


• Audit jobsites to confirm material takeoffs are correct and communicate any adjustments that may be necessary to the Sr. Estimator and/or Purchasing Manager


• Perform quantity take-offs to prepare detailed estimates in accordance with drawings and specifications


• Review Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a qualification of scope


• Maintain computer databases (pricing, estimates, items, etc.)


• Process all over-budget purchase orders


• Perform field audits to check slab prep measurements before the concrete is poured as needed


• Assist with maintaining take-offs, item cost, and contract pricing


• Assist in cost negotiations under the direction of the Sr. Estimator and/or Purchasing Manager


• 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


• Zero to two 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

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

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