Job Description

Job Title: Purchaser / Estimator

Industry: Residential Construction Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Purchaser / Estimator with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in residential construction. This role is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, sourcing and purchasing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of residential building practices, material pricing, subcontractor management, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities Estimating Duties:

• Review residential construction plans, specifications, and scope documents.

• • Review invoices and reconcile with home budgets and vendor bids. Approve for payment if correct.
• • Assist in the development of an accurate budget, committed and actual cost estimates for home construction (brick & mortar costs) as well as maintain an accurate future cost projection system.

• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare detailed cost estimates.

• Analyze labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.

• Prepare bid proposals and assist with tender submissions.

• Maintain and update cost databases and pricing records.

• Identify value engineering opportunities to reduce project costs.

Purchasing Duties:

• Source and procure construction materials and equipment.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors and suppliers.

• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries.

• Coordinate with project managers and site supervisors on material requirements.

• Monitor market pricing trends and supplier performance.

• Ensure materials meet project specifications and quality standards.

• Resolve supply chain issues and delays proactively.

• Procure Materials and labor to ensure that residential inventory levels are maintained.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in residential construction estimating and purchasing.

• Strong knowledge of residential building codes, materials, and construction methods, plan take offs.

• Assist with managing and purchasing activities 
• Work with Project managers and trade partners to ensure all purchasing  needs are met.

• Proficiency in estimating software

• (e.g., Buildertrend, Procore, PlanSwift, Bluebeam).

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost-tracking systems.

• Relocation for this position outside St. Louis

• Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Disabiltiy

  Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

  Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • 
    Remote work on occassion.
  
  

rachelle.lange@gogpac.com (605) 705-6038

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.