Land Development Purchasing Agent
Overview:
Want to work for a fast-paced, innovative company? Tri Pointe Homes is always looking for individuals to help us push forward in our pursuit of high-level home buying. If this sounds like a career for you, apply to be a part of our great team.
Tri Pointe Homes Metro DC is looking for an experienced individual to join our talented group as a Land Development Purchasing Agent.
Position Highlights: Timely procure materials and labor at the appropriate quality and quantity, with reasonable low prices for horizontal offsite & onsite lot improvements construction purchasing, while fostering healthy relationships with trade partners.
Position Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit for bid all civil engineering plans for rough and fine grading, wet utilities (storm drain, sewer, and water), dry utilities, street improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalks, AC pavement, signage, and striping), walls/ornamental iron, onsite landscape and hardscape per lot and area drains.
- Prepare and submit for bid common area landscaping plans, entry monuments, gates, parks, etc.
- Analyze/qualify returning bids and discuss results with the Land Development team. Ensure budgets are aligned and negotiate for best-qualified bids based on pricing, quality, existing workload, and ability to meet our schedule.
- Finalize contract scopes details and oversee contract administration.
- Negotiate and resolve contract changes/issues and price change requests with trade partners and Land Development team members, oversee and confirm the accuracy of all changes.
- Read and understand civil plans and provide valuable feedback prior to developing sites of potential issues relative to the proposed architectural plans for the community.
- Establish budgets through accurate and detailed estimating of construction drawings. Read and interpret architectural plans for options and engage in the review/red-lining of all new plans prior to bidding.
- Manage budget revisions for all plan changes (frame walks, specification changes, field redline changes, added options, etc.). Establish costs prior to options being offered and ensure all affected homesite budgets are updated appropriately.
- Investigate, research, and resolve billing inquiries and provide the necessary documentation.
- Provide forward-looking offsite budgets on a monthly basis so that price changes are forecasted 30 days in advance of the implementation date.
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with trade partners, suppliers, and vendors. Attend BIA/Trade partner events to maintain trade partner relationships and expand bid list.
- Work collaboratively with Tri Pointe Homes National Accounts and Marketing teams.
- Develop and maintain respect and harmony with all team members, trade partners, vendors, and customers.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Company’s Mission, Vision & Values, and Brand Pillars.
- Proactively engage with office and field team members and departments to improve processes and community executions, and to ensure work is being completed in a timely, efficient manner.
- Exercise initiative in organizing and completing assigned tasks according to established guidelines, safety standards and procedures, deadlines, and department parameters.
- A High School diploma or equivalent is required. 2 or 4-year college degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- 1-3 years of homebuilder purchasing experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with high-quality results.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task while meeting various deadlines.
- Team player with excellent verbal and written skills.
- Strong PC computer skills required, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook), Adobe Pro, and internet-based programs such as Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Prior experience with Corrigo, Enterprise-One/JD Edwards, Sharefile, Docusign, Envision, and Hyphen Solutions preferred.
We believe our company’s strength relies on the diversity of the team and the unique, innovative ideas everyone contributes.
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