Location

　　Dallas - 4835 LBJ Freeway, Suite 690

　　Business

　　As part of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound ESG practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

　　We see tomorrow, today. At Brookfield Properties, we’re a fully integrated developer so we know what it takes to go from concept to concrete, from blueprint to building. From vision, experience, resources, and ethics, every day we take these ingredients to partner with our communities, collaborating with the places where we work, customizing developments to meet the neighborhoods’ specific needs, and identifying the highest and best use for each property to create unique and lasting places that bring people together. Learn more (https://www.brookfieldproperties.com/en/our-businesses/development.html) .

　　If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

　　Job Description

　　Your Team

　　The Purchasing Agent establishes budgets through accurate and detailed estimating of construction drawings. Solicit and gather bids for the purpose of establishing final budgets and the issuing of contracts for the intended work. Take full responsibility for bidding and contracting vendors, trader partners, and suppliers, Assist with negotiating and hiring trade contractors to maintain a competitive edge on costs while meeting the company’s standards of quality, reliability, and overall performance of trade contractors and suppliers. ​

　　Your Key Deliverables

　　Product Development & Production

　　Provide input on new product development including value engineering and alternative materials.

　　Assist in preparation of project estimates, conducting cost analysis and complete budget reviews for cost control, cost to complete, and project cost summaries

　　Study, understand and memorize all current plans and specifications

　　Know and understand the spec level and theme of the neighborhood

　　Knowledge of the latest building products and gather samples for evaluation

　　Acquire current costing and availability of products under evaluation

　　Develop standard specifications for review with the team

　　Actively participate in the Quality Assurance Program.

　　Attend prototype walks for new product and request revised bids for revisions

　　Bidding

　　Ensure all project bid lets are completed timely and accurately, including set up to go out, review and comparison of submitted costs, recommendations for awarded trade contractors for committee review.

　　Prepare bid lists and secure bid interest

　　Recruit new, qualified trade contractors and suppliers, in addition to facilitating the improvement of existing trade contractor and supplier relationships.

　　Preparation and distribution of bid packages

　　Bid negotiation and analysis on base homes and all options

　　Compare bids with respect to prices, past performance (quality, ability to work on schedule, proper supervision of their tradesmen) financial stability, or in the case of a trade contractor new to the company, their relationship with other builders

　　Calculate and maintain material take-offs (lumber, finishing materials, steel, concrete, etc. as needed for division) from working drawings and check take-offs made by suppliers

　　Prepare direct construction budget for each community based on overall mix

　　Contract Administration

　　Prepare final specifications spreadsheet for the use in preparation of the committing documents by the Contract Administrator

　　Final review of all drafted committing documents prior to the Purchasing Managers review

　　Evaluate and analyze all change order requests, including changes to the option program

　　Monitor contract execution progress

　　Review new products and vendors to identify opportunities for improved quality and cost effectiveness for cost analysis and consideration on future projects or specifications

　　Newstar Model and Budget Setup and Entry

　　Setup models in Newstar

　　Enter room measures in Newstar

　　Setup and maintain Product library in Newstar

　　Build Projects within New Star utilizing Sales & Take-Offs and Model Subcontracts

　　Work with Design Center to establish and build out option/upgrade program for each community

　　Budget Maintenance and Team Support

　　Maintain open communication with Site Managers and Community Coordinators

　　Complete budget corrections/adjustments in New Star as needed

　　Enter revised bids in New Star as needed

　　Validate and eliminate variances to the Direct Construction Budget

　　Perform cost comparisons and analyses as needed

　　Monitor construction schedules and vendor performance to expected results with Site Manager and Customer Care Representatives and initiate corrective action and change process, when required

　　Must Haves

　　3 - 5 years of related experience

　　Strong knowledge of and experience with general contract terms and conditions

　　Strong communication and negotiation skills

　　Demonstrated experience in managing suppliers and developing ongoing relationships

　　Experience in take-offs and estimates

　　Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Excellent at planning and organizing

　　Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, BIM 360 and Bluebeam required

　　NewStar & BuildPro Experience required

　　Nice to Haves

　　Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred

　　Your Opportunity

　　We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:

　　Competitive compensation

　　Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

　　401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1

　　Career development programs

　　Charitable donation matching

　　Paid Volunteer Hours

　　Paid parental leave

　　Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

　　Wellness and mental health resources

　　Pet insurance offering

　　A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

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　　Brookfield Properties participates in the E-Verify process (https://www.e-verify.gov/) to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States.

　　We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

　　At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 800 properties and 350 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.