Purchasing Estimator

About The Role:

Arbor Homes is seeking a Purchasing Estimator to join our National Purchasing Team located in Indianapolis. This position is responsible for oversight, processing and estimating of non-standard and post release modifications for new home residential construction for our divisions in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. We are seeking an industry estimating professional who thrives on opportunities to detail and convey all aspects of change management within a high-volume production environment.

Why Arbor?

Are you looking for a dynamic career in a lively workplace committed to customer service? We look for team members with enthusiasm and skill to help provide even better experiences and higher-quality homes for our buyers. When it comes to what sets Arbor apart among new home builders, the first answer is our culture. Rather than chasing profits and cutting corners, our team puts quality and customers first. If you are creative and committed to helping people, you will love working with us!

What’s In It For You? 

• Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities
• Advancement Opportunities
• Exposure to Executive Leadership
• Team Outings and Company-Sponsored Volunteer Events
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off!
• Access to Health and Life Insurance, 401(k), Paid Parental Leave, Company Discounts, etc.
• Leadership Academy - Training Programs for Professional Growth. 

What Will You Be Doing?

• Provide effective and positive communication with internal and external customers.
• Develop relationships with Sales, Design, Architecture & Construction teams to understand the impact of in-process change management.
• Passion for assisting, communicating, and facilitating change management to internal and external customers.
• A developed understanding of new construction activity sequencing with a focus on change management impact within an ongoing build process.
• Understand supply channel mechanics along with construction means and methods to establish complete and accurate cost estimates.
• Solicit nonstandard bid requests with an established Trade Partner base for change modifications.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and champion improvements.
• Manage time, coordinate multiple projects, and cost estimates simultaneously.

What Will You Bring?

• Open communication and collaboration skills.
• Diligent project and task management skills.
• Desire to drive engagement and instill trust with team members.
• Motivation to operate within a process and invest in continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to identify efficiencies in change management processing.
• 2-5 years of new home residential construction experience preferred.

• 1-3 years of cost development and estimating experience preferred.
• Experience with house plans, Microsoft Office, MiTek Kova Sapphire ERP, and other related applications preferred.

This is subject to change based on needs or if special circumstances should arrive.

Arbor Homes is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Arbor Homes is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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