JOB PURPOSE:
To develop and maintain the allocation of materials needed to construct single-family and town homes. This position is responsible for ensuring all aspects of a home are built according to specifications, building codes, and company standards through development of take-offs and physically inspecting work in progress and completed. This position is also responsible for identifying and addressing any discrepancies or potential problems promptly to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade.
- Develop take-offs with Blue Beam estimating software for division plans.
- Create and input take-off estimates into New Star purchasing software.
- Conducts field visits to verify take-offs versus material delivered and installed.
- Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in "Newstar" purchasing software.
- Create, release and review job start packages.
- Process and review change orders and variance purchase orders.
- Acts as a liaison between Atlanta Division & Product Development to ensure the division and trade partners have the most current blueprints on file.
- Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work.
- Manages the Trade Partner contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc. is signed by all Trades)
- Other duties as apparent or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and Skills
- Proficient in understanding and reading architectural and engineering plans.
- Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e., MS Excel
- Must have previous experience in a purchasing software.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
- Knowledge of new home construction process is required.
- Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus.
- Knowledge of Blue Beam software is a plus.
Education and Work Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
- 2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience