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This is a direct hire opportunity offering strong visibility, leadership, and strategic impact within the organization.\nWhat you get to do:\n· Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners and subcontractors\n\nForecast and allocate trade partners across upcoming communities\nLead negotiations for labor and material purchasing to ensure cost efficiency\nPartner closely with production teams to ensure responsiveness and adherence to processes\nManage and coordinate bid processes for new communities and projects\nReview plans, scopes-of-work, and specifications for accuracy\nAnalyze base costs and option pricing, especially for new developments\nRenegotiate vendor contracts and evaluate pricing increases with supporting analysis\nCommunicate product and pricing changes across sales, construction, and vendor teams\nAdjust base model pricing and support cost comparisons across communities (Proformas)\nEnter and manage bid data within internal systems (including KOVA)\nAttend community rollout meetings and provide purchasing insights\nLead special projects and continuous improvement initiatives\nWhat you need to succeed:\n· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience\n\n5+ years of experience in residential construction purchasing, estimating, or related field\nStrong background in cost management, vendor negotiations, and bidding processes\nAbility to review plans, contracts, and construction documentation\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)\nExperience with KOVA is preferred but not required\nStrong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills\nWhat’s in it for you:\n· Competitive compensation package\n\nComprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)\nOpportunity to work with a growing and well-established homebuilder\nHigh-impact leadership role with cross-functional visibility\nCollaborative, team-oriented work environment\nOn-site role\nApply now! 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