Construction Purchasing Agent

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Los Angeles is seeking a purchasing professional with 4+ years in custom or production homebuilding to lead the budget lifecycle, manage the PO process, and optimize cost performance.

You will collaborate with Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance, read architectural and construction documents, and use PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoffs, Google Sheets and Excel to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Purchasing or related roles within custom or production homebuilding.
• Degree in Construction Management, Building Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel for data entry and tracking.
• Familiarity with MEP systems and their integration into residential projects.
• Working knowledge of local building codes and their application.
• Estimating experience using tools such as PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoffs.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction documents.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams - Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance - to solve key business problems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Drive comprehensive project documentation and facilitate communication among cross-functional stakeholders
• Manage the PO process to ensure alignment with project specifications and budgets
• Independently manage the budget lifecycle, including approvals, adjustments, variance analysis, and performance optimization strategies
• Ensure agreements are structured to maximize company value and leverage knowledge of local construction costs
• Lead trade partner performance reviews using Blueprint scorecards; identify improvement areas and build long-term partnerships
• Attend home and prototype walks to understand project field adjustments, HVAC placements, and trade execution
• Independently manage complex blueprint changes, update templates, and contribute to cross-functional product development
• Ensure timely PO releases aligned with construction schedules
• Enter budgets into Homebound’s platform to initiate new projectsContribute to the development of scopes of work, unit pricing, and supplier/trade contract documentation
• Use Homebound’s proprietary technology to manage workflows and drive efficiency

Skills

Project Management

Budget Lifecycle Management

Estimating Experience

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Google Sheets

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Building Sciences

Tools

PlanSwift

On-Screen Takeoffs

Homebound’s Platform

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drive comprehensive project documentation and facilitate communication among cross-functional stakeholders
• Manage the PO process to ensure alignment with project specifications and budgets
• Independently manage the budget lifecycle, including approvals, adjustments, variance analysis, and performance optimization strategies
• Ensure agreements are structured to maximize company value and leverage knowledge of local construction costs
• Lead trade partner performance reviews using Blueprint scorecards; identify improvement areas and build long-term partnerships
• Attend home and prototype walks to understand project field adjustments, HVAC placements, and trade execution
• Independently manage complex blueprint changes, update templates, and contribute to cross-functional product development
• Ensure timely PO releases aligned with construction schedules
• Enter budgets into Homebound’s platform to initiate new projects**Contribute to the development of scopes of work, unit pricing, and supplier/trade contract documentation
• Use Homebound’s proprietary technology to manage workflows and drive efficiency

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Purchasing or related roles within custom or production homebuilding
• Degree in Construction Management, Building Sciences, or related field preferred
• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel for data entry and tracking
• Familiarity with MEP systems and their integration into residential projects
• Working knowledge of local building codes and their application
• Estimating experience using tools such as PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoffs
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction documents
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams - especially Growth, Construction Operations, and Finance - to solve key business problems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management within the homebuilding industry, focusing on budget lifecycle management, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing technology to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure compliance with local building codes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Budget Lifecycle Management
• Estimating Experience
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Proficiency in Google Sheets

Hard Skills

• Purchasing
• Blueprint Interpretation
• Data Entry
• Variance Analysis
• Performance Optimization
• MEP Systems Familiarity
• Construction Document Management
• Unit Pricing Development
• Contract Documentation
• Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Custom Homebuilding
• Production Homebuilding
• Local Building Codes
• Trade Partner Performance
• Construction Management

Tools & Technologies

• Homebound’s Platform
• PlanSwift
• On-Screen Takeoffs
• Google Sheets
• Excel