Estimating and Purchasing Manager

Estimating & Purchasing Manager Milana Custom Homes | Tampa, FL Job Type: Full-Time About Milana Custom Homes Milana Custom Homes is a custom residential homebuilder serving the Tampa Bay area. We specialize in building high-quality, custom homes with exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Estimating & Purchasing Manager to oversee the estimating, bidding, budgeting, and purchasing processes for our custom residential construction projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of residential construction, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to develop accurate, comprehensive construction budgets from architectural plans and specifications. Key Responsibilities Estimating & Budget Development Thoroughly review and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP construction plans and specifications. Perform detailed material quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for custom residential construction projects. Develop accurate, comprehensive construction budgets to support client proposals and construction contracts. Identify discrepancies, missing information, and potential cost concerns within construction documents. Evaluate construction methods, materials, and specifications to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. Maintain and update estimating databases, historical project costs, and subcontractor pricing. Collaborate with the preconstruction and design teams to ensure project budgets accurately reflect the intended scope of work. Subcontractor Bidding & Purchasing Prepare and distribute bid packages to qualified subcontractors and suppliers. Solicit, review, and analyze subcontractor proposals to ensure complete and accurate scope coverage. Prepare bid comparisons and identify exclusions, discrepancies, and potential gaps in subcontractor pricing. Negotiate competitive pricing, contract terms, and purchasing agreements with subcontractors and vendors. Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners. Ensure subcontractor bids align with construction plans, specifications, project requirements, and established budgets. Coordinate subcontractor selections and purchasing recommendations with company leadership. Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and control construction costs. Preconstruction & Contract Budgeting Manage the estimating process from initial plan review through the development of a finalized construction contract budget. Work closely with company leadership, project managers, and the preconstruction team to establish realistic project costs. Ensure budgets include all applicable labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, allowances, and other project expenses. Evaluate pricing changes resulting from design revisions, material selections, and scope modifications. Provide detailed budget reports and cost analyses to support management decisions. Assist with transitioning approved construction budgets to the project management team for execution. Maintain accountability for budget accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery. Qualifications Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in residential construction estimating, purchasing, or preconstruction. Strong experience in custom home construction or high-end residential building. Ability to independently read, interpret, and analyze complete residential construction plans. Demonstrated experience performing construction quantity takeoffs and developing detailed budgets. Extensive knowledge of residential construction materials, building methods, trade scopes, and subcontractor pricing. Proven ability to review, compare, and negotiate subcontractor bids. Strong understanding of construction sequencing and the relationships between various trades. Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solvi…

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