Estimator & Purchasing Lead — Custom Home Builds

Indie Homes; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

Indie Homes is seeking an experienced Estimator & Purchasing Manager in West Michigan (Grand Haven area) to lead estimating, purchasing and vendor management for our residential projects. The role focuses on developing accurate budgets, obtaining competitive bids, and managing costs throughout the construction process.

You will collaborate with sales, design, construction and finance to ensure budgets are met and homeowner expectations are exceeded.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• detail-oriented and organized
• experience in estimating and purchasing for residential construction

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate construction budgets and estimates before construction begins
• Manage purchasing operations, securing best quality and price from vendors and subcontractors
• Coordinate with sales, construction, design and finance to resolve discrepancies and align purchasing with project schedules
• Monitor actual costs against budget and take corrective actions to protect profitability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors to ensure performance and reliability

Skills

Estimating

Purchasing

Vendor management

Budget control

Project coordination

Cost control

Job description

Indie Homes is seeking an experienced Estimator & Purchasing Manager in West Michigan (Grand Haven area) to lead estimating, purchasing and vendor management for our residential projects. The role focuses on developing accurate budgets, obtaining competitive bids, and managing costs throughout the construction process.

You will collaborate with sales, design, construction and finance to ensure budgets are met and homeowner expectations are exceeded.