Estimator

Job Description - Estimator (2603883)

Job Description

Estimator - 2603883

Description

• 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 www.drhorton.com for 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 Responsibilities include 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

Qualifications

• 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

• Proficiency with MS Office and email

• 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, Dental and Vision

• 401(K)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

• Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

• Job

• : Administrative

• Primary Location

• : TX-Austin

• Organization

• : Home Builder

• Schedule

• : Full-time

• Job Posting

• : Oct 20, 2026, 9:44:59 AM

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