Viera Builders, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of A. Duda & Sons, Inc is seeking a full-time, hourly-paid Construction Estimator to assume responsibility for producing & maintaining budgets for new home construction. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge & understanding of construction. Qualified individuals will be confident, driven, self-starters who enjoy be challenged and thrive in a fast paced environment.

Other functions will include:

• Prepares and creates construction budgets for home builds by reviewing home plans; updating specifications
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
• Conduct Purchase order management; releasing P.O.’s timely and efficiently; assisting trade partners inquiries; reviewing and approving variance purchase orders requests from trade partners as needed
• Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating pricing
• Establish and maintain relationships with engineers, architects, contractors and subcontractors
• Maintain cost keys and price masters by routinely updating information
• Generate quantity and/or material take offs for a variety of scope of works
• Periodically performs field reviews to analyze material usage and budgeted quantities
• Facilitates problem-solving, with a curious mind and critical thinking skills, showing a high degree of creative application in the implementation of data-driven curriculum and practice
• Maintains professional appearance and quality service by following organizational standards

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction/purchasing or Four (4) or more years of experience in a new home construction performing estimating, purchasing activities, and project management
• One (1) or more years of experience in blue print reading with ability to perform basic measurement take-offs
• Intermediate Excel User – read and write functions (VLOOKUP (), AND (), OR (), Pivot Tables, Name Manager, Conditional Formatting, etc.)
• Organizational Skills; Ability to multi-task; Detail oriented
• Strong math skills including basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction/purchasing
• AutoCad and AutoDesk DWF familiarity
• Microsoft Office (Intermediate Level)

If you possess these qualifications and are ready to take the next step in your career with an organization that takes pride in its employees and the work that we do in the community, please apply in confidence by sending a cover letter and resume including salary requirements. We offer opportunities for career growth and a competitive benefits package. No agencies please. EOE

Duda is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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