About the role
Job Purpose:
Manage and lead the Purchasing, Design Center, and Pre-Construction Teams in alignment with the Division Business plan and forecasts. Act as the primary driver of cost management in the Division using technology and industry professionals to continually achieve Divisional goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish proforma budgets for new communities
- Continually interact with Division President and Finance Leader regarding cost fluctuations
- Oversee and spot review new home sales contracts and construction estimates
- Review construction blueprints with Product Development with an eye towards value engineering and cost savings
- Mentor and train Production staff regarding home budgeting and the estimated cost of completion process
- Manage and select construction contractors, vendors, and suppliers in conjunction with Production leadership
- Monitor the construction material return process and ensure accountability loop is closed and managed
- Manage, direct, and oversee Purchasing Team, Design Center Team and Permit Team.
- Establish measurable goals and conduct regular follow ups on goals to all Division stakeholders making appropriate adjustments as needed
Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills
- Ability to multi-task and effectively manage priorities
- Proficiency in MS Office software applications, New Star, JDE, Marks System, or HB1 (New Star experience is preferable)
- Able to read and understand blueprints, engineered drawings, truss drawings, site plans, civil engineering plans, etc.
- Possess a well-rounded knowledge of new home construction processes
- Analytical, highly organized and detail oriented
- Goal driven with strong time management skills
- Ethical and fair
- Exhibits initiative, accepts challenges and new responsibilities
- Can work in a fast-paced environment with little to no supervision
- 7 years of residential homebuilding purchasing experience at a VP or Director level
- A bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management or related field and 2 or more years of related field experience OR an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
At DRB Homes employment opportunity is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position please contact DRB Homes' Recruiting Department at 972-383-4300.
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