Land Development Purchasing Manager

The Land Development Purchasing Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the purchasing department and all activities geared toward profitability and efficiency as it relates to Land Development. Primary focus is to manage the operations for the following: Plan management, estimating, contract negotiations and land development cost reductions. The individual will evaluate and create processes for the department and create action plans to achieve specific results. Managing the department, auditing files, analyzing reports, and working with trade partners to maintain accurate product information are all duties within the role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Interact as needed with the acquisition team in due diligence and feasibility studies, land development risk analysis and assessment, setting preliminary land development timeline and budgeting (including pre-development budget in certain occasions) for acquisition of new properties
 
In connection with the Land Development Field Manager, prepare projected construction schedules, which will be implemented and maintained
 
Schedule and conduct contract and scope of work briefing meetings
 
Supports Land Development Field Manager to obtain final sign-off letters for bond exoneration for municipalities and other agencies
 
Provide supervision as necessary to execute all aspects of contract management
 
Prepare bid form, bid spread, bid analysis & recommendation for bid award for approval
 
Prepare takeoffs and scopes of work
 
Work with contractors and vendors to manage supply chain to achieve optimal schedules with few change orders
 
Drafting & administration of contracts
 
Review and approve subcontractors' and consultants' progress billings
 
Review and negotiate subcontract change order requests and provide documentation for approval or denial
 
Review preliminary plans and provide design and cost control comments to internal and external stakeholders
 
Contract dispute and resolution
 
Order and deliver plans to the field and vendors as necessary
 
Work with the project team to track, monitor and manage the development budget.  Participate in meetings as required

Key Attributes / Qualifications:

5 years of proven purchasing and contract experience in land development
 
Proficient in Using Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project Scheduling Software or equivalent
 
Experience in a fast-paced work environment
 
Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate succinctly and accurately
 
Proven negotiation skills, and prior experience coaching others in the art of negotiation
 
Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter and multitask
 
Proven problem solving and intrapersonal skills
 
Strong organizational, project and time management skills; detail oriented
 
Capabilities to be creative, flexible and think "outside the box"
 
Must be able to read and understand blueprints, grading plans, improvement plans, landscape plans etc.
 
Understands marketplace and industry trends
 
Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of other's ideas
 
Reliable transportation