Land Purchasing Manager-Land Development

Land Purchasing Manager - Land Development in Santa Clarita, CA at Lennar

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

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The Land Purchasing Manager is primarily responsible for contracting of all Land Development vendors and review of construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with Lennar Land Development standards. Land Purchasing Manager should have experience with heavy civil engineering, purchasing, or estimating.

• A career with purpose.
• A career built on making dreams come true.
• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Review civil construction drawings and provide feedback to engineering consultants to ensure construction plans are consistent with Lennar's standards and requirements.
• Work with Project Managers to ensure development budgets are current and accurate.
• Oversee the bidding of work to ensure we are receiving the best price, quality and performance in accordance with applicable standards.
• Issue contracts and work orders ensuring they are appropriately entered into the system and applied to the correct budget and line items.
• Track issued contracts and work orders against the development budget.
• Assist in forecasting of expenditures for cash flow modeling purposes.
• Monitor macro trends in the materials/supplier base and implement plans to react to increasing cost.
• Manage relationships with vendors/suppliers to build effective partnerships.
• Process and provide purchasing related information (e.g. bid documents, tabulations, forecasts, specifications, contracts, etc.) for the purpose of updating and coordinating with other departments.
• Assist in the preparation of development cost estimates in coordination with the land acquisition team for the purpose of determining the feasibility of land development opportunities.
• Maintain purchasing information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of documentation and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain and update Project Manager ratings of individual vendor performance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in raw land development, civil engineering, value engineering, or estimating. Offsite Purchasing experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with infrastructure, developing scopes, grading, environmental is highly preferred.
• Must have superior analytical and communication skills.
• Must have significant knowledge of the residential development and homebuilding industry highly preferred.
• Must have sound financial management knowledge and project management skills.
• Must have sound negotiating skills and influencing skills.
• Experience with JD Edwards accounting systems and Build Pro payment and scheduling software highly preferred.
• Experience with on-screen takeoff applications, such as Bluebeam or Planswift.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and civil engineering plans.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $67,511.25 - $113,011, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.

To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring…