Land Purchasing Manager

Lennar Associates Mgmt; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Lennar in Florida is seeking a Land Purchasing Manager to oversee contracting of land development vendors, review construction plans for compliance, and manage budgets and schedules.

The role requires 3+ years in land development/purchasing, strong analytical and negotiating skills, and experience with construction takeoffs. Lennar offers robust benefits and an opportunity for growth within a Fortune 500 homebuilder.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in land development, purchasing, construction and/or estimating; offsite purchasing experience preferred.
• Must have superior analytical and communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of the residential development and homebuilding industry.
• Must have financial management knowledge and project management skills.
• Must have negotiating and influencing skills.
• Experience with JD Edwards accounting systems and Build Pro preferred.
• Experience with Bluebeam or Planswift taken for takeoffs.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and civil engineering plans.

Responsibilities

• Review civil construction drawings for Lennar standards and provide feedback.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure development budgets are current.
• Oversee bidding to ensure best price, quality and performance.
• Issue contracts and work orders in the system and budget.
• Track issued contracts and work orders against the development budget.
• Assist in forecasting expenditures for cash flow modeling.
• Monitor macro trends in materials and supplier base to manage costs.
• Manage vendor relationships and purchasing documentation with other departments.
• Assist in development cost estimates with land acquisition team.
• Maintain purchasing information and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain and update Project Manager vendor performance ratings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Residential development knowledge

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Education

High School Diploma

College degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Build Pro

Planswift

Bluebeam

Job description

Land Purchasing Manager

We are Lennar

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future

The Land Purchasing Manager is primarily responsible for contracting of all Land Development vendors and review of construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with Lennar Land Development standards.A career with purpose.A career built on making dreams come true.A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Review civil construction drawings and provide feedback to engineering consultants to ensure construction plans are consistent with Lennar's standards and requirements.
• Work with Project Managers to ensure development budgets are current and accurate
• Oversee the bidding of work to ensure we are receiving the best price, quality and performance in accordance with applicable standards
• Issue contracts and work orders ensuring they are appropriately entered into the system and applied to the correct budget and line items
• Track issued contracts and work orders against the development budget
• Assist in forecasting of expenditures for cash flow modeling purposes
• Monitor macro trends in the materials/supplier base and implement plans to react to increasing cost
• Manage relationships with vendors/suppliers to build effective partnerships
• Process and provide purchasing related information( e.g. bid documents, tabulations, forecasts, specifications, contracts, etc) for the purpose of updating and coordinating with other departments
• Assist in the preparation of development cost estimates in coordination with the land acquisition team for the purpose of determining the feasibility of land development opportunities
• Maintain purchasing information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of documentation and compliance with company policies
• Maintain and update Project Manager ratings of individual vendor performance

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years in land development, purchasing, construction and/or estimating. Offsite Purchasing experience is highly preferred
• Must have superior analytical and communication skills.
• Must have significant knowledge of the residential development and homebuilding industry.
• Must have sound financial management knowledge and project management skills
• Must have sound negotiating skills and influencing skills.
• Experience with JD Edwards accounting systems and Build Pro payment and scheduling software preferred
• Experience with on-screen takeoff applications, such as Bluebeam or Planswift
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and civil engineering plans

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Life at Lennar

• Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.
• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.
• To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations.
• From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone's Included Day.
• Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair emp