Land Purchasing Manager

Lennar; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with 1 for 1 up

Paid Parental Leave

Education Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Vacation and holidays

Sick Leave and Personal Day policies

New Hire Referral Bonus Program

Home Purchase Discounts

Everyone’s Included Day

Job summary

Lennar in Pensacola, FL seeks a Land Purchasing Manager to contract land development vendors and review plans for Lennar standards. You’ll work with Project Managers on budgets, oversee bids, issue contracts, and monitor costs. Strong analytics, negotiation, and industry knowledge are essential.

Join Lennar to help deliver quality homes on schedule. Experience with JD Edwards, Build Pro, Bluebeam or Planswift is a plus. Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in land development, purchasing, construction and/or estimating.
• Superior analytical and communication skills.
• Significant knowledge of the residential development and homebuilding industry.
• Experience with JD Edwards accounting systems and Build Pro is preferred.
• Experience with bluebeam or Planswift is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review civil construction drawings and provide feedback to engineering consultants to ensure plans meet Lennar standards.
• Work with Project Managers to keep development budgets current and accurate.
• Oversee bidding to obtain best price, quality and performance.
• Issue contracts and work orders and track against budgets.
• Assist in forecasting expenditures for cash flow modeling.
• Maintain purchasing information, files and records for policy compliance.
• Monitor trends in materials/suppliers and respond to cost changes.
• Maintain vendor relationships to build effective partnerships.
• Process and provide purchasing information for coordination with other departments.
• Assist in development cost estimates with land acquisition team.

Skills

Superior analytical and communication

Negotiation and influencing

Project management

Ability to read blueprints and civil"

Vendor relationship management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Build Pro

Bluebeam

Planswift

Job description

Land Purchasing ManagerWe are LennarLennar 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 FutureThe 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 TeamReview 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 accurateOversee the bidding of work to ensure we are receiving the best price, quality and performance in accordance with applicable standardsIssue contracts and work orders ensuring they are appropriately entered into the system and applied to the correct budget and line itemsTrack issued contracts and work orders against the development budgetAssist in forecasting of expenditures for cash flow modeling purposesMonitor macro trends in the materials/supplier base and implement plans to react to increasing costManage relationships with vendors/suppliers to build effective partnershipsProcess and provide purchasing related information( e.g. bid documents, tabulations, forecasts, specifications, contracts, etc) for the purpose of updating and coordinating with other departmentsAssist in the preparation of development cost estimates in coordination with the land acquisition team for the purpose of determining the feasibility of land development opportunitiesMaintain purchasing information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of documentation and compliance with company policiesMaintain and update Project Manager ratings of individual vendor performanceRequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferredMinimum 3 years in land development, purchasing, construction and/or estimating. Offsite Purchasing experience is highly preferredMust 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 skillsMust have sound negotiating skills and influencing skills.Experience with JD Edwards accounting systems and Build Pro payment and scheduling software preferredExperience with on-screen takeoff applications, such as Bluebeam or PlanswiftValid driver’s license and a good driving recordAbility to read and interpret blueprints and civil engineering plans#LI-HP1Life at LennarAt 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. 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. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.Join the fun and follow us on social media to see what's happening at our company, and don't forget to connect with us on Lennar: Overview | LinkedIn< https://www.linkedin.com/company/lennar/ > for the latest job opportunities.Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.