Killam Development · 1 week ago
Purchasing Manager, Homebuilding
Laredo,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKillam Development is seeking a Purchasing Manager for Winfield Communities, responsible for managing cost type responsibilities in homebuilding. The role involves negotiating with trades, maintaining vendor relationships, and overseeing the purchasing department's activities to ensure compliance and efficiency.
CommercialReal EstateResidential
Responsibilities
Involved in the day-to-day activities of the purchasing department. Provides support in resolving problem invoices and PO’s and other related managerial duties
Maintains a base of high-quality trades and vendors to support the Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Construction teams by networking local markets to maintain and expand the trades and supplier base. Regularly communicates and negotiates with trades and supplier to ensure efficient costs; and evaluates trades and supplier’s performance to ensure compliance with specifications, scheduling, safety requirements, and invoicing
Administers the homebuilding bid process for assigned trades; analyzes and negotiates trade contractor bids and agreements. Awards contracts to best value/price obtained from at least three competitive bids to ensure timely bid outs, adherence to all related bidding processes, and construction details are incorporated in the scope of work on all contracts
Ensure homebuilding pay schedules are accurately set-up for pay system requirements; oversees contract audit to ensure they are written for accurate PO set-up; and prepares option descriptions for assigned communities to ensure options reflect accurate information and are priced to produce adequate profit margin
Researches problem invoices and purchase orders with the assistance of the Purchasing Administrator to ensure contracts are written for accurate purchase order set-up
Works with the purchasing department to ensure new community model openings are timely and provides sales community guidebook support materials as required in preparation for guidebook presentation (i.e. room dimensions, product book, flooring breaks, and sales office collateral)
Participates in home building architectural plan concept and design meetings by overseeing and providing drawings and necessary paperwork for completion of HIP and plan change requests. Oversee and review ResCheck energy code compliance, review Code searches, and marketing collateral for accuracy. Performs construction document reviews and redlines and submits electronic files to engineering and marketing consultants; communicates pre-approved requests for extra services or corrections to construction documents to consultants
Oversees and provides safety and security in the workplace by conducting regular job site inspections and assessments to identify potential hazards and to ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations, including OSHA, public protection, and contract requirements
Stays informed of homebuilding new products, applications, and processes for potential value in adding to current product offerings by attending trades seminars, construction industry specific networking meetings, or other related events
Performs other duties as determined and required based on project need
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field; or comparable experience
Must have at least five (5) years in estimating, negotiating, and bidding residential, multifamily construction projects, or related experience, which includes at least three (3) years management experience
Intimate knowledge of job costing/budgeting
Knowledgeable with review and update progress on cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on regular basis
Strong understanding and comprehension of blueprints, drawings, sketches, or other specifications
Strong knowledge in reading and understanding detailed specifications and plans
Proficiency with reading blueprints including architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, landscape, and civil
Knowledge of the various phases of residential construction
Strong knowledge of and adherence to company and OSHA safety guidelines applicable to the work to include maintaining up-to-date safety knowledge
Proficiency in construction-related software applications such as MS Project, BuildPro/SupplyPro, and AutoCAD
Strong organizational, delegation, and time management skills to set priorities and meet assigned deadlines
Strong communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills
Must have a current Texas driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
Must be able to perform the following physical activity on a frequent to constant basis: Sit for long periods of time while gathering, updating, and validating vendor or supplier cost information or performing other related activities
Lift 10–20 lbs. of files, plans, office supplies, or similar items
Constantly uses fingers and hands when dialing/answering the telephone and operating a computer or other office machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, and computer printer
Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site over the telephone
Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate a computer or other office machinery; or
Walk short distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces
Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl
Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, concrete form work, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas
Must be able to adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion
Project a courteous, professional and positive approach with clients, subcontractors, employees, and authorizing agencies while providing prompt, efficient, and accurate assistance
Follow and exchange basic instructions, information, and guidelines
Direct and instructs team members effectively with a leadership style that is firm, fair, consistent, and goal oriented
Nurture a working environment which encourages employee loyalty, longevity, and satisfaction
Creates a culture of customer satisfaction
Make independent decisions based on experience or knowledge with minimal supervision
Direct, instruct, and demonstrate procedures and techniques to Assistant Project Managers to cross-train and/or develop skills and abilities
Participate in training and development opportunities offered to maintain construction-related software and safety knowledge
Communicate and comprehend instructions/directions in accordance with safety requirements, which necessitate no language barriers exist between employees and supervisors
Adhere to and perform functions according to company and OSHA safety guidelines
Wear personal protective equipment as required such as steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, and the like while conducting job site visits
Maintain regular, timely, and predictable attendance
Company
Killam Development
Killam Development is a commercial real estate company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cliffe Killam
President & CEO; Partner
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