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Director of Estimating & Purchasing

Director of Estimating & Purchasing

SDRESan Diego, CA, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

SDRE is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Estimating & Purchasing to lead our Purchasing & Estimating team. In this role, you will drive cost strategy, vendor negotiations, plan estimation, bidding, rebate programs, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure alignment with overall business goals. This position plays a key role in shaping product offerings, ensuring cost control, and supporting company growth through effective procurement and operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities :

Team Leadership

  • Lead, recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing Purchasing & Estimating team
  • Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
  • Foster strong internal relationships across departments (Construction, Land Acquisition, Forward Planning, Design)

Cost Strategy & Management

  • Oversee budgeting, bidding, feasibility studies, and direct cost estimation
  • Provide regular cost reporting and insights to leadership team
  • Implement quarterly cost-saving initiatives and track results

    • Vendor & Trade Partner Management

  • Lead subcontractor and vendor selection process aligned with project budgets, schedules and field performance
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners and material vendors
  • Negotiate pricing, agreements, and assist with contract compliance
  • Monitor market trends, commodity prices, labor availability, and material costs

    • Process Oversight & Optimization

  • Manage purchase orders, change orders, and vendor pricing updates
  • Maintain and update detailed, accurate scopes of work in collaboration with Construction leadership team
  • Support product design and value engineering to ensure quality and cost-efficiency
  • Ensure consistency in specifications and adherence to company standards

    • National Purchasing Initiatives

  • Manage existing rebate programs and pursue new opportunities
  • Provide quarterly rebate tracking and forecasting to the leadership team

    • Strategic Support

  • Assist Land Acquisition with direct cost estimates for feasibility studies and underwriting
  • Collaborate on new community planning and plan development

    • Qualifications : Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years in residential construction purchasing, estimating, or procurement
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong estimating, takeoff, budgeting, and vendor negotiation skills
  • Solid knowledge of residential construction operations and cost drivers
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Procore experience preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents
  • Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

    • Personal Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with attention to detail and a results-driven mindset
  • Highly organized, proactive, and process-oriented
  • Strong communicator and collaborator
  • Motivated to exceed expectations and meet deadlines
  • Positive, professional, and solutions-focused

    • Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of residential construction
  • Make a direct impact on profitability, efficiency, and product excellence
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Opportunity for growth in a dynamic and supportive environment

    • Salary Range : $135,000 - $155,000

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