Land Purchasing Manager

Lennar Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Vacation and holidays

Referral bonus

Home purchase discounts

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Land Purchasing Manager in Florida to oversee the contracting of land development vendors, review construction plans, and ensure compliance with Lennar standards. The role collaborates with Project Managers on budgets, oversees bidding for cost-effective quality, and issues contracts and work orders aligned with budget line items.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in land development/purchasing, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with JD

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in land development, purchasing, construction and/or estimating.
• Offsite purchasing experience is highly preferred.
• Superior analytical and communication skills.
• Significant knowledge of the residential development and homebuilding industry.
• Sound financial management knowledge and project management skills.
• Sound negotiating and influencing skills.
• Experience with JD Edwards accounting systems and Build Pro payment/scheduling software preferred.
• Experience with takeoff tools such as Bluebeam or Planswift.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and civil engineering plans.

Responsibilities

• Review civil construction drawings and provide feedback to engineers to ensure plans meet Lennar standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to keep development budgets current and accurate.
• Oversee bidding to ensure best price, quality and performance per standards.
• Issue contracts and work orders and assign to correct budget/line items.
• Track contracts and work orders against the development budget.
• Assist in forecasting expenditures for cash flow modeling.
• Monitor material trends and adjust plans to rising costs.
• Manage vendor relationships to build partnerships.
• Prepare bid documents, forecasts, and contracts for coordination with other departments.
• Assist in preparing development cost estimates with the land acquisition team.
• Maintain purchasing records for policy compliance.
• Update Project Manager ratings for vendor performance.

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

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth.

• Health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%.
• Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance.
• Up to three weeks of vacation annually.
• Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program.
• Significant Home Purchase Discounts.
• Everyone’s Included Day.

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