Purchaser/Estimator

LOMBARDO HOMES; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Paid vacation and sick days

401k with company match

Company-provided life insurance

Full benefits package including health

Job summary

Lombardo Homes in Columbia, MO is seeking a Purchaser/Estimator to manage the purchasing for single family and multifamily projects, ensuring materials and labor are procured at the best price, delivered on time, and meet quality standards.

The role requires negotiating with trade partners, procuring materials/labor, conducting cost studies, coordinating with accounting, and supporting project managers to meet purchasing needs; relocation from STL market considered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential construction purchasing or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with trade partners, negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Procure materials and labor for residential projects, manage inventory.
• Conduct cost engineering studies to identify cost savings and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with accounting and operations to ensure records are up-to-date.
• Perform house plan takeoffs and estimates using internal systems.
• Work with project managers and partners to meet purchasing requirements.
• Stay informed on industry trends to improve purchasing strategies and practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/construction management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

4 Research Park Drive, Suite 130, St. Charles, MO 63304 | 636-265-2710 | LombardoHomes.com

Location: Columbia, MO (Relocation from STL Market will be considered)

WHY LOMBARDO?

Choosing a place to work is a big deal. You spend much of each week at work, so you want to love what you do. We get it. When telling you why you’ll love working at Lombardo Homes, we could list all of our statistics and accomplishments… but everyone does that, right?

Here’s the real reason you’ll love working at Lombardo: we’re a family. We’re family owned and operated, yes, but our entire team is a family. We appreciate and care for our team members and trade partners. When our team members succeed, we all succeed; when they struggle, we all pitch in to build them back up. This is the Lombardo way.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

THE QUICK OVERVIEW

The Purchaser/Estimator is responsible for managing the purchasing process for single family and multifamily projects, ensuring that all supplies, materials, and equipment are procured at the best possible price, delivered on time, and meet the quality standards required for the project.

• Develop and maintain relationships with trade partners, negotiate pricing and contracts, and evaluate their performance.


• Procure materials and labor required for residential construction projects and maintain inventory levels.


• Conduct cost engineering studies to identify cost savings and improve the efficiency of the purchasing process.


• Collaborate with accounting and operations departments to ensure that all purchasing activities are accurately recorded and that all records are up-to-date.


• Perform house plan takeoffs and estimates and utilize internal systems to improve efficiencies.


• Work with project managers, trade partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that all purchasing requirements are met.


• Stay informed on industry trends and new product developments to improve the company's purchasing strategies and practices.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 5+ years of experience in residential construction purchasing or a related field


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook


• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, construction management, or a related field is preferred


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Experience in the field of construction is preferred


• Ability to multitask & work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational & problem-solving skills

WHAT WE’LL GIVE YOU

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.


• Paid vacation and sick days.


• 401k with company match.


• Company-provided life insurance.


• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, FSA, long-term disability, voluntary life insurance.


• Company-sponsored employee events.