Who We Are

Our mission is to enhance the lives of people by creating inspiring living environments - enhance and inspire. For over 35 years, Trumark has been a leading real estate development company with divisions in Colorado, Northern, Central, and Southern California. We strive to set ourselves apart from other builders by looking ahead. We make sure that the products we are providing are the best for our homebuyers, that they fit into life today and in the future, and that the surroundings are inviting and purposeful.

Overview

The Purchasing Agent will play a critical role in construction activities for building single family and multifamily residential homes.The Purchasing Agent will supervise the creation and upkeep of ProductSpecifications, Scopes of Work, bidding of new communities, maintenance of all existing contract issues,budgetupdates andjobsitevariances. The ideal candidate should thrive managing multiple complex transactions and demonstrate the abilityto work independently, think critically, exercise good judgement, and take initiative.Applicants must bewilling to "roll up their sleeves" on the job and embrace new subject areas and undertake tasks outsidetheirprior experiencewithenthusiasmandconfidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mainpointofcontactforbiddingandcontractingalltrades.
• Take full responsibility for bidding, negotiating, and hiring trade contractors to maintain a competitive edge on costs while meeting the company's standards ofquality,reliability, andoverallperformance oftrade contractors and suppliers.
• Communicate with Project Management in a proactive manner to ensure that all necessaryplans are obtained and bid in a timely manner.Verify any special considerations arebudgeted/bid/contracted (e.g., acoustical report, conditions of approval, enhanced elevations,fuelmodifications, methanerequirements,etc.)
• Prepare Preliminary Product Specifications for new projects to meet spec level and pro formabudget considerations.Match existing standard specifications for projects, materials, anddetailstoensure consistency throughout allprojects.
• InterfacewithArchitects,StructuralEngineersandotherthirdpartyexpertsonproductdevelopment andinnovation.
• Calculateandmaintainmaterialtakeoffs(lumber,finishmaterials,steel,concrete,etc.)fromworkingdrawings and checktakeoffs madebysuppliers.
• Compare bids with respect to prices, past performance (quality, ability to work on schedule,proper supervision) financial stability, or in the case of a trade contactor new to the company,theirrelationshipwithother builders.
• Understandbidsbasedonunitizedpricingandbeabletoanalyzeaccordingly.
• Preparedirectconstructionbudgetforeachcommunitybasedonoverallmix.
• Analyzebidsandproposalstoensuretheyarecompleteandcomparable.Negotiatecontractstoensure bestpricingandperformance.
• Obtainalternatecostsandhourlyratesasneededto fullycontractpotentialchangestothecontractrequirementsand fortimeandmaterialwork.
• Updatebudgetsascontractsareawardedtoensurecurrentinformation.
• ContractallsitevariancesandissueSiteVariancePurchaseOrdersaccordingly.
• Review new products and Vendors to identify opportunities for improved quality and costeffectivenessforcostanalysisandconsiderationonfutureprojectsorspecifications.
• Recruitnew,qualifiedtradecontractorsandsuppliers,inadditiontofacilitatingtheimprovement ofexisting tradecontractorandsupplier relationships.
• ValidateandeliminatevariancestotheDirectConstructionBudget.
• Attendmodelwalksandfacilitateconsistentcommunicationofdesignchanges.
• ContractspecialtyTradeContractorsforModelDesigners.
• ParticipateinFrameWalkstodocumentchangestoexistingcontractsbasedonauthorizedFrameWalk changes.
• Research new procedures, products, and methods of construction available to improveefficiencyandcosteffectiveness.
• Participateinfieldwalkstophysicallyinspectinstallationstoensurethatthey matchthecontractspecifications.
• Coordinateplanreviewprocesswithproductionteam,tradepartnersanddesignprofessionals.
• MaintaintradeScopesofWorktoensurethatthey matchtheprojectplansandspecifications.
• ActivelymentorandtrainAssistantPurchasingAgents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degreein Business,Economics,ConstructionManagement,SupplyChainManagement,orequivalentrequired.
• 25yearsofconstructionexperiencewitha productionhomebuilder.
• StrongKnowledgeofandexperiencewithgeneralcontracttermsandconditions.
• Necessarypeopleskills,includingthecapabilitytohandlevariouspersonalitiesanddevelopprofessionalrelationship.
• Knowledge of residential construction required in both single family and multifamilyconstruction.
• Technologicallysavvywithstrongaptitudeforlearningnewsoftware.
• Solidverbal&writtencommunication,withtheabilityto takecomplexconceptsandcommunicate accurately andpersuasively.
• Strongabilitytoworkwithinateamsetting,inclusiveofother'sideas,andawillingnesstocooperate.
• Knowledgeofunitizedpricing,bidsandsubsequentcontractanalysis.
• Experienceintakeoffsandestimates.
• Abilitytoreadblueprints.
• Capacitytomakequickandaccuratedecisionsbasedheavilyonfacts,dataand/ormetrics.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well asproficiency in builder's software such as Build Pro, Newstar, F.A.S.T., On Location, Vendorlink orotherpertinentsoftware.
• Abilitytoconductbusinessinaprofessionalandethicalmannertopotentialbuyers,tradepartners, external officials, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for thecompany.

Why Work for Trumark?

• Work with a team that values you! Trumark offers a direct career path with an open seat for you at our table.
• We embody our mission to Live Well. Trumark Homes is dedicated to creating communities that foster an enthusiasm to connect, the strength to aspire and the compassion to give back. For approximately every 50 homes we build, we work with charity: water to provide and serve approximately 200 people with fresh, clean water.
• Exceptional Medical Benefits (100% Employee + 60% Dependent).
Monthly wellness stipend.
• 401k with company matching program, we are helping you plan for future retirement.

EEO Statement

At Trumark Homes, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, disciplines, termination, job assignments, or training.

Statement to Outside Staffing Agencies

Trumark Companies ("Trumark") does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, agencies, or any source other than directly from the candidate. Trumark will NOT pay any fees for placements resulting from unsolicited submissions. Trumark's recruiting department handles all recruiting/hiring processes - please do NOT contact other Trumark employees (including the hiring manager) directly to present candidates or to engage them for recruiting/staffing services. Only Trumark's recruiting department is authorized to engage in recruiting and staffing services; any unsolicited submissions or engagements by recruiters, agencies, or any other source will be deemed to have been made free of any charges, fees, or obligations.

Compensation details: 75000-130000 Yearly Salary

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