Purchasing Manager (2648)

DRB Homes; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in Addison, TX is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the Purchasing Team, develop cost effective home construction estimates, and manage budgets. You will select and negotiate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to meet department and budget goals.

The role requires reviewing contracts, blueprints, and invoices, maintaining budgets, and ensuring profitability of new subdivisions. A valid driver’s license and experience in residential construction purchasing or estimation are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review new home sales contracts and construction estimates.
• Review blueprints and determine material and labor needs.
• Maintain construction budgets and ensure compliance.
• Negotiate rates with contractors, vendors and suppliers.
• Produce estimates and pricing of homes in subdivisions.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Blueprint reading

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Purchasing Manager (2648)# Purchasing Manager (2648)Dallas Division - Addison, TX 75001## Description**JOB PURPOSE:**The Purchasing Manager will manage and lead 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**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