Purchasing Manager (2230)

DRB Homes; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in Orlando, FL seeks a Purchasing Manager to develop cost effective estimates and budgets for new home construction. You will select quality contractors aligned with budgets and departments.

The role requires reviewing contracts, blueprints, budgets, change orders, and invoices while coordinating with the Production Team and vendors. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in residential homebuilding or estimating, or a related degree with 1–2 years of experience, or an equivalent mix of

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and site plans.
• Knowledge of the residential new home construction process.
• Analytical and organized, with initiative to take on challenges.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and construction estimates.
• Review blueprints to determine material and labor needs.
• Maintain budgets and ensure compliance.
• Incorporate change orders into budgets.
• Review and approve home construction invoices as needed.
• Lead budget reviews with Production Team and report results.
• Manage contractors, vendors and suppliers; negotiate rates.
• Determine pricing for non standard options.
• Monitor material returns and profitability reports.
• Produce estimates and pricing for new subdivisions.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Orlando Division - Orlando, FL 32811

Job Purpose

The Purchasing Manager will work with the Purchasing Team to develop and maintain cost effective new home construction estimates and supporting budgets. Select and employ quality contractors in alignment with department and budget objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews new home sales contracts and construction estimates
• Reviews construction blueprints and determines material and labor needs
• Maintains construction budgets and ensures compliance
• Evaluates and incorporates construction change orders into construction budget
• Reviews and approves home construction invoices as needed
• Administers home construction budget reviews with Production Team and reports results
• Manages and selects construction contractors, vendors and suppliers; negotiates rates
• Determines pricing for non-standard home options
• Monitor construction material returns
• Produces estimates and initial pricing of homes in new subdivisions and maintains profitability reports
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and site plans
• Knowledge of new home construction process
• Analytical and organized
• Exhibits initiative; accepts challenges and new responsibilities
• Must have valid drivers license

Education and Work Experience

• 3-5 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR
• Degree in Business, Construction Management or related field and 1-2 years experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience