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Contracts Estimator and Purchasing Manager SVR Solutions Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $105,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Gym membership Qualifications Vendor relationship building Sourcing Teamwork Windows Bachelor's degree Contracts Full Job Description Job description: Purchasing & Contracts Estimator (Residential Construction) Sunrise, FL | Full-Time | Hybrid (4 days in office, remote Fridays) The Opportunity A well-established, family-oriented South Florida homebuilder is looking for a Purchasing & Contracts Estimator to own the subcontractor bidding and contracting process across its residential communities. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows construction costs inside and out, enjoys negotiating, and takes pride in building strong subcontractor relationships. You'll work closely with field construction, architects, engineers, and internal departments to keep projects competitive, on budget, and moving. If you thrive wearing multiple hats, take initiative, and like seeing a job through from bid to buyout, this is a great home. What You'll Own Build out bid packages and put trades out to bid, continually sourcing new, competitive, qualified subcontractors Evaluate incoming bids against budgets and estimates, negotiate pricing and terms, then award and write the contracts Create cost estimates across multiple trades and plans for different communities, based on standard features, current market costs, and subcontractor knowledge Manage subcontractor relationships day to day, monitor performance against contract, and revise scopes as needed to protect quality and cost Partner with architects and engineers on plan changes, inconsistencies, and open issues Resolve billing and budgeting questions with subcontractors and internal accounting Coordinate with Risk Management to keep subcontractor insurance and license documentation current Stay current on construction materials, methods, and what competitors are doing in the market What You Bring 4+ years in construction management, purchasing, or estimating; residential homebuilding experience strongly preferred Genuine estimating strength, you can calculate and defend costs, not just process paperwork Real field or construction-process knowledge (materials, methods, trades) Subcontractor negotiation and contract-writing experience Solid grasp of basic accounting and cost controls Advanced Microsoft Excel; comfortable in Windows and MS Office overall Experience with JD Edwards a strong plus Bachelor's in Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred Polished, approachable communicator who works well with subs, field crews, and internal teams Flexible to work the occasional weekend and participate in a company Grand Opening when applicable

The Details Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, hybrid with Fridays remote

Benefits:

medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, gym membership, and 16 days

PTO Environment:

family-oriented, collaborative, business casual

Location:

Sunrise, FL (on-site 4 days per week) This is an immediate need; the team is looking to hire quickly

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person