Estimating And Purchasing Manager

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Estimating and Purchasing Manager
Job typeFull-time
Work locationCalgary, Alberta
ScheduleMonday to Friday
Position SummaryTo proactively support, champion and execute Alliston Group’s Estimating and Purchasing tasks by creating/maintaining vendor relationships and actively seeking opportunities for cost savings while maintaining the Alliston level of standard specifications. This role involves managing a team of estimators, coordinating with various departments, working with vendors, and ensuring accurate and competitive project estimates.
Key ResponsibilitiesManagement:
Lead and manage estimating team, providing guidance and support.
Develop and maintain estimation guidelines, procedures, and best practices.
Review and approve all project cost estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Liaise between Estimating team members, vendors/contractors, Construction, Design, Accounting and Sales Team members to ensure accurate information for production.
Implement Homefront software and train other departments in its uses.
Complete Performance Management Reviews and implement Performance Improvement Plans when needed.
Cost Analysis, Budgeting & Reporting
Ongoing job set-up, maintenance, and reviews in Homefront.
Complete and review tenders.
Daily review of cost estimates from vendors.
Maintain a database of historical cost data for reference and analysis.
Create and maintain accurate material takeoffs.
Monitor material usage in the field for overages and shortages.
Create model and option estimates and assemblies.
Complete and calculate custom price requests for Sales in a timely manner.
Consistently and proactively maintain issuance of POs and VPOs.
Review actuals vs. budgets and establish cost-to-completes or draw stage budgets.
Analysis of variances, trends and post occupancy incurred costs.
Provide cost-related recommendations to senior management for decision-making.
Vendor and Supplier Relationships:
Procurement of vendors and suppliers.
Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to secure the best value for the organization.
Assist with scope of work communication to contractors, drawing reviews, specification revisions and selections reviews.
Assist with coordinating holdbacks with the accounting team, construction team and vendors.
Assist with vendors’/contactors’ queries via phone, email and in person.
Experience and Requirements
Ability to read and understand all plans, blueprints, grade slips, specifications, and associated construction documents.
Familiarity with local building codes, zoning regulations, and legal requirements for construction projects.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills for performing cost calculations, budgeting, and financial analysis.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
Proven ability to handle large volumes of data.
Sincere desire to provide “top of class” support and customer service.
Leadership experience
Civil Engineering Technology, Construction or Architectural Technology diploma or equivalent experience.
10+ years’ experience in construction purchasing/estimating, preferably with a home builder, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Homefront experience considered an asset.
Salary$110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Benefits
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site gym
On-site parking
Paid time off
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