Land Purchasing Manager

Lennar; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Home purchase discounts

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Land Purchasing Manager in Florida to oversee contracting of land development vendors, review civil plans, and ensure compliance with Lennar Land Development standards.

You will collaborate with Project Managers to keep development budgets current, oversee bids, issue contracts, forecast expenditures, and maintain strong vendor partnerships while ensuring documentation and budgets align with company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in land development, purchasing, construction and/or estimating.
• Superior analytical and communication skills.
• Significant knowledge of residential development and homebuilding.
• Financial management knowledge and project management skills.
• Sound negotiating and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review civil construction drawings and provide feedback to ensure Lennar standards.
• Work with Project Managers to keep development budgets current and accurate.
• Oversee bidding to ensure best price, quality, and performance.
• Issue contracts and work orders with proper budgeting and line items.
• Track issued contracts and work orders against the development budget.
• Assist in forecasting expenditures for cash-flow modeling.
• Monitor material cost trends and respond with plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and build partnerships.
• Provide purchasing information for coordination with other departments.
• Assist in cost estimates with land acquisition for feasibility.
• Maintain purchasing files and documentation for policy compliance.
• Update Project Manager ratings of vendor performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Financial management

Vendor relationships

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Build Pro

Bluebeam

Planswift

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. 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.

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