Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners
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Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…)
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Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted
- Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software)
- Releases job start packages
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Processes change orders
- Processes variance purchase orders
- Acts as a liaison between Charleston Division & Product Development to ensure the division has the most current blueprints on file as well as all of our Trade Partners
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Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work
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Manages the Trade Partner contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades)
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Other duties as apparent or assigned
Knowledge and Skills
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Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel
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Must have previous experience in purchasing software
- Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus
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Detail oriented and organized
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Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
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Knowledge of new home construction process is required
Education and Work Experience
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High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR
- 2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR
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Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
