Kolterhomes
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Purchasing Agent's responsibility is to procure construction materials and services in the most efficient, cost-effective manner, and to create and maintain accurate budgets. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Coordinate bid process for new subdivisions including development of bid packages with plans, scopes-of-work and standard and optional features; receive, review, and approve price quotes/bids - Assist the Purchasing Director and/or Manager with negotiating the purchase of all labor and materials - Perform material takeoffs and estimates and input lump sum and itemized contract pricing information into Newstar - Create and maintain accurate Model Cost Estimates and Anchor Estimates - Field verify material counts and update system takeoffs and pricing; review installation and product quality and meet with Subcontractors to resolve issues - Research, qualify and assist with the selection of new subcontractors and suppliers - Coordinate and oversee routine bid-outs to control cost - Maintain Option catalogues with proper retail pricing and target margins - Price out custom options as needed and ensure accurate information makes it on POs and work documents - Research and resolve vendor disputes including quality, pricing, and takeoff quantity discrepancies - Routinely review contracted house cost for assigned communities; identify contracting improvement areas to increase profitability - Review lot specific house books and provide commentary on variances; work with Purchasing and Construction leaders to reduce future variances - Create and maintain Standard Features list and ensure all information in Community Books is accurate and current SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: - No supervisory responsibilities are required for this position REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Strong understanding of construction, subcontracting, and customer service - Understanding of sales, marketing, capital budgeting, acquisitions, entitlements, and land development - Excellent analytical, creative thinking, leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiation, organizational, project management and time management skills - Manage multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner with strong attention to detail with limited supervision - Read and interpret financial reports, market comps, engineering reports, construction documents and specifications, contracts, owners’ association documents, and other related work documents - Ability to learn and use customer relationship management software including Builders CMS, customer service software including Build Pro, NewStar, Track-it and any other company-based software - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) - Effectively and professionally communicate (in oral and written form) with internal and external customers - Demonstrate commitment to integrity, company values, customer-focus, and established policies and procedures - Display professional appearance and manner EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • College degree strongly preferred • Minimum of two years related experience in a similar position, preferably with a high-volume builder
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Purchasing Agent's responsibility is to procure construction materials and services in the most efficient, cost-effective manner, and to create and maintain accurate budgets. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Coordinate bid process for new subdivisions including development of bid packages with plans, scopes-of-work and standard and optional features; receive, review, and approve price quotes/bids - Assist the Purchasing Director and/or Manager with negotiating the purchase of all labor and materials - Perform material takeoffs and estimates and input lump sum and itemized contract pricing information into Newstar - Create and maintain accurate Model Cost Estimates and Anchor Estimates - Field verify material counts and update system takeoffs and pricing; review installation and product quality and meet with Subcontractors to resolve issues - Research, qualify and assist with the selection of new subcontractors and suppliers - Coordinate and oversee routine bid-outs to control cost - Maintain Option catalogues with proper retail pricing and target margins - Price out custom options as needed and ensure accurate information makes it on POs and work documents - Research and resolve vendor disputes including quality, pricing, and takeoff quantity discrepancies - Routinely review contracted house cost for assigned communities; identify contracting improvement areas to increase profitability - Review lot specific house books and provide commentary on variances; work with Purchasing and Construction leaders to reduce future variances - Create and maintain Standard Features list and ensure all information in Community Books is accurate and current SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: - No supervisory responsibilities are required for this position REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Strong understanding of construction, subcontracting, and customer service - Understanding of sales, marketing, capital budgeting, acquisitions, entitlements, and land development - Excellent analytical, creative thinking, leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiation, organizational, project management and time management skills - Manage multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner with strong attention to detail with limited supervision - Read and interpret financial reports, market comps, engineering reports, construction documents and specifications, contracts, owners’ association documents, and other related work documents - Ability to learn and use customer relationship management software including Builders CMS, customer service software including Build Pro, NewStar, Track-it and any other company-based software - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) - Effectively and professionally communicate (in oral and written form) with internal and external customers - Demonstrate commitment to integrity, company values, customer-focus, and established policies and procedures - Display professional appearance and manner EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • College degree strongly preferred • Minimum of two years related experience in a similar position, preferably with a high-volume builder
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