Multifamily-Purchasing Assistant - Las Vegas

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc.

DHI Communities is currently looking for a Multifamily-Purchasing Assistant. The right candidate will support the purchasing team with operational and administrative responsibilities for multiple projects across the region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up and maintain project files
• Serve as liaison between the Region and Corporate Project Coordinator
• Ensure proper and timely coordination for document collection throughout contracting process
• Assist Purchasing Manager in subcontractor follow-up and recruitment
• Draft correspondence to existing and prospective subcontractors and vendors
• Maintain complete Region bid list, vendor database as well as supporting the prequalification process
• Maintain project rebate log and coordinate updates with Corporate Accounting
• Follow-up with bidders to ensure timely and accurate bid submission
• Follow up and track the status of awarded contracts, ensuring contracts are processing on time
• Assist Purchasing Manager in ensuring that Procore bid invitations are complete with all bidders
• Maintain and Update project cost comparison spreadsheet as new contracts and change orders are executed
• Establish and maintain positive communications with subcontractors
• Assist field team with various needs associated with completing multifamily construction projects on schedule and within budget
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Administrative support for the Purchasing and Construction departments as required
• Attend vendor meetings as needed to assist Construction and Purchasing with all administrative tasks and follow-up
• Ability to work overtime
  
• Ability to travel overnight

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 0 to two years’ experience in the construction industry or related experience and/or training
• Organized with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to accomplish tasks within established deadlines
• Prioritize and receive instructions from multiple sources
• Ability to work on assigned tasks independently and able to work effectively with the team
• Work effectively with construction teams based in multiple locations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of accounting
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Procore preferred

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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