Land Purchasing Manager - Estimator

Lennar USA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Land Purchasing Manager - Estimator to lead contracting of Land Development vendors, review civil plans, and coordinate with Project Managers to maintain budgets for residential communities. The role requires experience in heavy civil, purchasing or estimating and strong analytical capabilities.

The position involves in-person work at job sites and company offices, with responsibilities spanning bid oversight, contract issuance, and cost forecasting to support development

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree in civil engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in raw land development, civil engineering, value engineering, or estimating.
• Experience with infrastructure, developing scopes, grading, environmental is highly preferred.
• Superior analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review civil construction drawings and provide feedback to ensure plans meet Lennar standards.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to keep development budgets current.
• Oversee bidding to secure best price, quality, and performance.
• Issue contracts and work orders and track against budgets.
• Assist in forecasting expenditures for cash flow modeling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Negotiation skills

Project management

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Civil engineering degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Build Pro

Planswift

Bluebeam

Job description

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.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

During the course of your employment, you may be required to use, download, or access certain Company-approved tools, programs, applications, or systems. These resources may include, but are not limited to, applications designed for customer engagement, operational efficiency, data analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and other business functions.

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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.

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