What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager — Custom Homebuilder position at Red Ledges?
Red Ledges is a premier four-season private community spanning over 2,000 acres. With over 500 homes built and over 50 more underway, Red Ledges Construction seeks a dedicated and talented individual.
Join a dynamic, high-quality construction company shaping an award-winning community. Red Ledges Construction offers a supportive and collaborative environment that shares a passion for building exceptional homes while valuing craftsmanship, innovation, and attention to detail.
Successful candidates will have experience performing all duties that are essential to the successful management and execution of contracts—including bids, plan take-offs, change orders, and maintaining trade relations. Strong organizational and analytical skills will be essential to managing multiple projects simultaneously.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contract Management:
- Perform plan takeoffs and request bids/estimates from trades accordingly.
- Facilitate collection and documentation of job costs.
- Evaluate subcontractors and Trade Partners and maintain supplier relationships.
- Conduct effective contract negotiations to achieve desired results.
- Spread bids and review with the Director of Construction.
- Award contracts and coordinate scheduling with contractors and Construction Managers
- Responsible for recording budget data in software for tracking purposes.
- Track expenses and report budget status to Construction Managers and Director of Construction.
- Create and coordinate documentation to close contracts.
- Maintain organization of Suppliers/Trade Partner files and contracts.
- Interact with Suppliers/Trade Partners to resolve issues as needed.
- Support project management team and field personnel with the distribution of subcontractor information.
- Assist Construction Managers with administrative support.
Purchasing Process:
- Support accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice creation and entry.
- Supervise vendor set-ups.
- Assist Contract Administrators with payments and coordinate lien releases.
- Combine all documentation and file accordingly.
- Maintain project files.
- Prepare and submit detailed reports.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in contract management and/or subcontract administration.
- Experience developing/negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts related to construction, materials, and equipment installation.
- Broad understanding of the construction industry, including procurement, fabrication, and construction management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Intermediate computer software skills, including Microsoft Excel, Adobe, and QuickBooks.
- Ability to work in high-pressure situations, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Customer service-oriented attitude with ability to work closely with internal and external project teams.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be a part of something truly special, we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person