Purchasing Manager – Residential Construction

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site

An established residential homebuilding organization is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead subcontractor bidding, contract negotiation, and cost estimating across multiple communities. This role is central to ensuring construction projects are staffed with qualified, competitively priced subcontractors and that field operations run smoothly.

• Develop bid packages and coordinate bid outreach to subcontractors, identifying field construction needs and maintaining relationships with qualified, competitive subcontractors
• Continuously research and vet new competitive subcontractors
• Evaluate received bids against bid packages, analyze pricing relative to estimates and budgets, and negotiate contract terms and pricing
• Award and write contracts, documenting negotiated terms
• Monitor subcontractor performance against contract terms and field personnel needs, revising contracts as needed to improve construction quality or material quantities
• Mediate issues between subcontractors and field personnel to maintain productive working relationships
• Create job cost estimates for multiple trades across various plans and communities, based on community standard features, current industry costs, and subcontractor knowledge
• Communicate with architects and engineers regarding plan changes, issues, and inconsistencies
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of construction materials, methods, and emerging technologies across trade industries
• Monitor competitor offerings to stay ahead in the residential marketplace
• Receive and evaluate outstanding subcontractor invoices, identify recurring billing or budgeting issues, and meet with relevant stakeholders to resolve them
• Collect and help manage subcontractor insurance and license information for new projects, coordinating with Risk Management to maintain proper documentation through project completion
• Perform other related duties as requested by management

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Construction Management

• Residential Construction experience a plus

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in subcontractor relations, cost estimating, and contract negotiation across multiple residential communities.