Strategic Purchasing & Estimating Director

Blue Heron Companies, LLC; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Heron Companies, LLC is seeking a Director of Purchasing to provide strategic leadership for Estimating and Purchasing across our design-build and community projects. The role drives cost modeling, bid strategy, and supplier partnerships to protect schedule, quality, and margin.

The Director will lead a high‑performing team, collaborating with Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, Sales, Client Services, and Finance to integrate estimating workflows end-to-end and optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience in purchasing, estimating, or preconstruction in residential construction or related development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive purchasing and estimating strategy aligned with Blue Heron’s brand, growth objectives, and financial goals.
• Translate business goals into departmental priorities, KPIs, and execution plans.
• Provide insights into market trends—materials, labor, supply chain, trade capacity—and proactively adjust strategies.
• Participate in pipeline planning, deal analysis, and early feasibility assessments.
• Oversee development and maintenance of accurate cost models, budgets, pro formas, and ROM estimates.
• Lead the full purchasing lifecycle: bid strategy, trade and vendor qualification, proposal analysis, negotiation, contract execution, and PO issuance.
• Establish and enforce purchasing processes, policies, controls, and documentation standards.
• Support seamless data flow across systems—from Sales through Design, Purchasing, Construction, and Finance.

Skills

Cost modeling

Bid processes

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Excel

ERP systems

Construction means & methods

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Construction management software

Excel

Job description

Blue Heron Companies, LLC is seeking a Director of Purchasing to provide strategic leadership for Estimating and Purchasing across our design-build and community projects. The role drives cost modeling, bid strategy, and supplier partnerships to protect schedule, quality, and margin.

The Director will lead a high‑performing team, collaborating with Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, Sales, Client Services, and Finance to integrate estimating workflows end-to-end and optimize