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DRB Homes; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in San Antonio is seeking a purchasing-oriented coordinator to support bid development and field operations. You will prepare bid packages, take-offs, and ensure material quantities align with project plans.

The role collaborates with the Purchasing Manager, community builders, and trade partners to maintain current blueprints, contract terms, and scopes of work. This position requires accuracy, organization, and proactive vendor communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners
• Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)
• Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)
• Releases job start packages
• Processes change orders
• Processes variance purchase orders
• Liaises between Division & Product Development to keep blueprints and trade partner files current
• Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work
• Manages Trade Partner contract files ensuring pricing and scope are current and signed

Job description

• Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners
• Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)
• Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted
• Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)
• Releases job start packages
• Processes change orders
• Processes variance purchase orders
• Acts as a liaison between Division & Product Development to ensure the division has the most current blueprints on file as well as all of our Trade Partners
• Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work
• Manages the Trade Partner contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades)