Residential Construction Purchasing Lead

DRB Homes; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the Purchasing Team, develop cost effective estimates, and manage budgets for new home construction. The role involves selecting contractors aligned with budgets and negotiating rates to meet profitability targets.

The ideal candidate will review contracts, blueprints, and change orders, coordinate with Production, and ensure timely payment of invoices while maintaining cost controls and supplier relationships in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Knowledge of new home construction process.
• Analytical and organized.
• Exhibits initiative; accepts challenges and new responsibilities.
• Must have valid drivers license.

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

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Blueprint reading

Construction knowledge

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Driver's license

Education

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

Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DRB Homes in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the Purchasing Team, develop cost effective estimates, and manage budgets for new home construction. The role involves selecting contractors aligned with budgets and negotiating rates to meet profitability targets.

The ideal candidate will review contracts, blueprints, and change orders, coordinate with Production, and ensure timely payment of invoices while maintaining cost controls and supplier relationships in a dynamic