Land Purchasing Manager - Estimator

LAM Lennar Associates Mgmt LLC; Charleston (SC); In loco; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

401(k) company match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Vacation and holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Lennar is seeking a Land Purchasing Manager to lead contracting with land development vendors, review civil plans, and help manage development budgets. You will oversee bids, issue contracts, and forecast expenditures, collaborating with project managers to ensure timely, cost-effective development.

A background in civil estimating and strong negotiation skills are essential. The role requires 3+ years in land development or estimating, proficiency with JD Edwards, Bluebeam/Planswift, and a

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree in civil engineering or geotechnical preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in raw land development, civil engineering, value engineering, or estimating.
• Offsite purchasing experience highly preferred; infrastructure, grading, or environmental experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of residential development and homebuilding industry preferred.
• Sound financial management and project management skills; ability to influence and negotiate.
• 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 and a good driving record; ability to read and interpret blueprints and civil plans.

Mansioni

• Review civil construction drawings and ensure compliance with Lennar standards.
• Work with Project Managers to keep development budgets current and accurate.
• Oversee bidding to secure best price, quality, and performance; issue contracts and purchase orders.
• Track contracts and purchase orders against development budgets; assist in cash flow forecasting.
• Monitor supplier costs and vendor performance; maintain purchasing records and documentation.
• Coordinate development cost estimates with land acquisition for feasibility.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Negotiation

Formazione

High School Diploma

Civil engineering degree preferred

Strumenti

JD Edwards

Build Pro

Bluebeam

Planswift

Descrizione del lavoro

Land Purchasing Manager - Estimator

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.

A Career 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. Land Purchasing Manager should have experience with heavy civil engineering, purchasing, or estimating. 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.

Your Toolbox

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, college degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in raw land development, civil engineering, value engineering, or estimating.
• Offsite Purchasing experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with infrastructure, developing scopes, grading, environmental is highly preferred.
• Must have superior analytical and communication skills.
• Must have significant knowledge of the residential development and homebuilding industry highly preferred.
• 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 highly 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.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

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.
• 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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We’re Always Looking Ahead Want to work in an innovative environment that empowers you to explore your passions? At Lennar, we promote asking questions and working together to solve complex problems. It’s how we’ve become a leader in the homebuilding industry and why our Associates love working here. If you’re interested in helping people find their future homes and, in doing so, build a better future for themselves, then Lennar is the place for you.