Position Location: Uptown Dallas
Salary Range: $28 - $33 per hour
Primary responsibilities:
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Validate estimating take offs on job starts
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Estimate base plan materials and materials required for structural options
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Brick, Stone, Cornice, Interior trim, Doors, Hardware, Lumber, tile and flooring take-offs for new and old plans using Plan Swift, and BRIX. Provide itemized quantity takeoffs for every component to build a home
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Perform plan reviews and alert architecture of plan errors
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Perform field walks to stay acquainted with current practices. Focusing on recently started subdivisions / new plan estimates
- Review ALL option takeoffs before they are loaded into BRIX for Accuracy
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Clean up existing plans and Subdivisions when notified of a problem with the estimates in the BRIX system
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Perform variance analysis to eradicate take-off errors
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Provide support and training to Field personnel regarding how the estimates were calculated
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Assist EPO personnel if needed to process variance purchase orders
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Communicate with and assist the purchasing department as well as the field team as needed
Requirements:
- Computer proficiency in:
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Microsoft Excel
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AutoCAD, Planswift, or BlueBeam
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BRIX database is a plus
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Home building experience required
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Excellent communication skills, time management, strong work ethic and enthusiasm for learning
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Ability to read floor & engineering plans
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Team player & ability to work independently
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4-year degree or 1-year residential construction experience required
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High focus and accuracy with numbers
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Strong attention to detail
Megatel Homes offers the following benefits:
- Competitive Base Salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays, including floating Birthday Holiday
The typical schedule of this position will be Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.
