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Duties and Responsibilities - Prepares bid packages and submits to current trade partners, as well as prospective trade partners - Prepares take-offs for materials needed (lumber, trim, roofing, siding, etc…) - Conducts field visits to verify material ordered is not being wasted - Assists Purchasing Manager with new community set up in Newstar (Purchasing software) - Releases job start packages - Processes change orders - Processes variance purchase orders - Acts as a liaison between Charleston Division & Product Development to ensure the division has the most current blueprints on file as well as all of our Trade Partners - Works with the Purchasing Manager and Community Builders to maintain scopes of work - Manages the Trade Partner contract files (ensuring current pricing , scope of work, contract, etc… is signed by all Trades) - Other duties as apparent or assigned Knowledge and Skills - Proficiency in MS Office software applications, i.e. MS Excel - Must have previous experience in purchasing software - Knowledge of Newstar purchasing software is a plus - Detail oriented and organized - Ability to multi-task and establish priorities - Knowledge of new home construction process is required Education and Work Experience - High School Diploma required, college degree preferred OR - 2-4 years of residential homebuilding or estimating experience OR - Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
Salary estimate
$72,000 – $98,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Excel
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