Job Description: Execute the pre-construction purchasing of subcontractors and suppliers for the construction of multifamily apartment buildings, industrial warehouses. and site improvements. Assure construction is built profitably, cost effectively, and within budget for projects being developed or owned by Woodmont Properties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
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Prepare scope of work specifications, quantity take-offs, estimates, and bid packages. Perform bid analysis, de-scoping, negotiations, purchasing and complete vendor contract exhibits.
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Liaison with vendors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, to assure that project details are designed properly. Manage, report, and track the project buyout and variances.
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Analyze plans for construction techniques, materials, and costs to properly value engineer designs. Focus on ways to incur savings.
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Recommend product and specifications. Recommend the use of new materials from a construction cost or visual improvement perspective.
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Use Procore construction management software for bidding process.
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Other duties and projects as assigned.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
- Intelligence/Knowledge
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Analysis
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Judgment/Decision-making
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Creativity
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Experience
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Initiative
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Excellence
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Persuasion
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Negotiations
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Performance Management
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Communications
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Goal Setting
Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no direct or indirect reports
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a team player, and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
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Five years purchasing experience in construction, multi-family, industrial, or senior housing residential construction, preferred.
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Experience in production housing, multi-family low-rise apartments, senior housing, industrial, or sitework. Skilled in estimating, buying, specifications, bid analysis, contracts, and purchases.
- Software Proficiency: Proficient in Procore, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat; Bluebeam preferred.
Measurements of Performance
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Secure competitive bids from contractors and suppliers for cost and time savings.
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Conduct thorough bid analysis.
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Excel in negotiation.
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Effectively manage multiple bids.
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Surpass goals and timelines.
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Ensure timely project procurement.
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Expertly manage cost estimation and budgeting.
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Expand subcontractor network and bid volume.
Specific Key Areas of This Position’s Authority
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Manage bidding, estimating, negotiation, purchasing, and contracting within approved budgets.
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Review project documents for design flaws and suggest alternatives.
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Maintain budget compliance and assist in budget preparation.
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Establish and follow Policies and Procedures.
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Analyze project costs for future planning.
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Develop exclusion/qualification exhibits for agreements.
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Evaluate proposals for compliance with standards.
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Manage contractor relationships and provide prompt feedback to bidders.
Language Skills
- Skillful in understanding and following both simple and complex instructions, as well as professional correspondence and memos.
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Proficient in crafting professional-level correspondence.
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Able to communicate information effectively in one-on-one interactions with colleagues and other team members in a friendly and inclusive manner.
Mathematical Skills
Basic mathematical skills - ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to handle conflict and communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None required.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Must be able to move 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the Main Office work environment is usually moderate.
5 days per week. Exempt. Full-Time.
