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SDRE ยท 2 months ago

Director of Estimating & Purchasing

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
money$135K/yr - $155K/yr
date5+ years exp

SDRE is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Estimating & Purchasing to lead our Purchasing & Estimating team. In this role, you will drive cost strategy, vendor negotiations, plan estimation, bidding, rebate programs, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure alignment with overall business goals.

Responsibilities

Lead, recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing Purchasing & Estimating team
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
Foster strong internal relationships across departments (Construction, Land Acquisition, Forward Planning, Design)
Oversee budgeting, bidding, feasibility studies, and direct cost estimation
Provide regular cost reporting and insights to leadership team
Implement quarterly cost-saving initiatives and track results
Lead subcontractor and vendor selection process aligned with project budgets, schedules and field performance
Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners and material vendors
Negotiate pricing, agreements, and assist with contract compliance
Monitor market trends, commodity prices, labor availability, and material costs
Manage purchase orders, change orders, and vendor pricing updates
Maintain and update detailed, accurate scopes of work in collaboration with Construction leadership team
Support product design and value engineering to ensure quality and cost-efficiency
Ensure consistency in specifications and adherence to company standards
Manage existing rebate programs and pursue new opportunities
Provide quarterly rebate tracking and forecasting to the leadership team
Assist Land Acquisition with direct cost estimates for feasibility studies and underwriting
Collaborate on new community planning and plan development

Qualification

Residential construction purchasingEstimatingBudgetingVendor negotiationMicrosoft OfficeProcore experienceBlueprint interpretationTeam leadershipCross-functional collaboration

Required

5+ years in residential construction purchasing, estimating, or procurement
Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong estimating, takeoff, budgeting, and vendor negotiation skills
Solid knowledge of residential construction operations and cost drivers
Proficient in Microsoft Office; Procore experience preferred
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents
Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Strategic thinker with attention to detail and a results-driven mindset
Highly organized, proactive, and process-oriented
Strong communicator and collaborator
Motivated to exceed expectations and meet deadlines
Positive, professional, and solutions-focused

Preferred

Procore experience preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunity for growth in a dynamic and supportive environment

Company

SDRE

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At SDRE Homebuyers, we stand at the forefront of addressing San Diego's pressing housing crisis.
dateFounded in 2020
location
San Diego, CA, US
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://sdre.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

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