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DRB Group LLC

Purchasing Manager

DRB Group LLC, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703


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 estimatesReviews construction blueprints and determines material and labor needsMaintains construction budgets and ensures complianceEvaluates and incorporates construction change orders into construction budgetReviews and approves home construction invoices as neededAdministers home construction budget reviews with Production Team and reports resultsManages and selects construction contractors, vendors and suppliers; negotiates ratesDetermines pricing for non-standard home optionsMonitor construction material returnsProduces estimates and initial pricing of homes in new subdivisions and maintains profitability reportsQUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge and SkillsAbility to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentationAbility to multi-task and establish prioritiesProficiency in MS Office software applicationsAbility to read and understand blueprints and site plansKnowledge of new home construction processAnalytical and organizedExhibits initiative; accepts challenges and new responsibilitiesMust have valid drivers licenseEducation and Work ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalent3-5 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience ORDegree in Business, Construction Management or related field and 1-2 years experience OREquivalent combination of education and/or work experience