Build to Rent Supply Chain Project Lead

Job Description

David Weekley Homes/Integrity Community Builders is seeking a Build-to-Rent (BTR) Project Lead to join our Supply Chain Team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you’ll coordinate purchasing and materials for BTR projects from kickoff through vertical construction. You’ll work closely with project teams, Division Purchasing, Builders and Preferred Partners to keep scopes, pricing and deliveries aligned with what each project needs.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys getting the details right, solving problems with others and keeping construction moving.

You will:

• Organize the project buyout process and schedule ahead of the start of vertical construction.

• Manage sourcing and bid lists for assigned construction categories across national, regional and local projects.

• Run the bid process: prepare and issue requests for proposals, review bids and scopes, and present vendor and cost recommendations to the Director of BTR Pre-Construction Services.

• Negotiate supplier and subcontractor agreements in assigned categories, and monitor pricing throughout each project.

• Maintain accurate scopes of work, materials lists, purchase orders and other BTR documentation as plans and project requirements change.

• Evaluate and price proposed change orders, including obtaining quotes and negotiating costs. Communicate approved changes to Preferred Partners and project teams.

• Coordinate site maps, pod orders and delivery schedules with project teams and Builders to support accurate layout and construction sequencing.

• Partner with field teams to resolve materials issues, fulfill extra orders and keep work moving on-site.

• Participate in new floor plan walkthroughs and identify opportunities to improve the design and add value.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supply chain or purchasing experience in multifamily, townhome or single-family homebuilding construction.

• The ability to read and understand building plans.

• Experience managing bids, comparing proposals and working with suppliers or subcontractors.

• Be self-motivated and take ownership of the details and follow through.

• Strong negotiator who can build productive relationships with Preferred Partners while holding them accountable.

• A collaborative communicator who works well with field teams, purchasing leaders, project teams and external partners.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 20 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America. 

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals
• And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.