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Estimator (Fort Worth)D.R. Horton • Fort Worth, TX, United States
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Estimator (Fort Worth)

Estimator (Fort Worth)

D.R. Horton • Fort Worth, TX, United States
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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 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 drivers license
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors 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 joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking 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, Americas Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

    Job

    : Administrative

    Primary Location

    : TX-Fort Worth

    Organization

    : Home Builder

    Schedule

    : Full-time

    Job Posting

    : Sep 9, 2025, 5 : 00 : 00 AM

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    Estimator • Fort Worth, TX, United States