Precon/Operatons Manager- Residential/Commercial Construction

Confidential Preconstruction Purchasing Manager

Location: Greater Jacksonville, FL

Relocation Assistance Available

A growing construction and development company is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Purchasing/Operations Manager to support residential, multifamily, and commercial development projects.

This individual will play a key role in purchasing, procurement, budgeting, vendor management, and preconstruction planning while helping support a rapidly expanding project pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage purchasing and procurement strategies
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Support budgeting and preconstruction efforts
• Review plans, specifications, and scopes of work
• Prepare bid packages and analyze proposals
• Build and maintain subcontractor/vendor relationships
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities
• Coordinate with operations, construction, and leadership teams
• Support process improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of purchasing, preconstruction, estimating, or construction operations experience
• Background in residential, multifamily, commercial, mixed-use, amenities and development projects
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods
• Experience negotiating with vendors and subcontractors
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:

• Residential purchasing
• Build-to-Rent (BTR/BFR)
• Multifamily construction
• Commercial or mixed-use projects
• Amenity buildings
• Preconstruction and procurement leadership

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: Competitive and negotiable
• Bonus Opportunity
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Long-Term Career Growth

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic, solutions-oriented construction professional who wants to help shape purchasing and preconstruction efforts within a growing organization.

All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

APPLY NOW and send your resume to melissa.strater@gogpac.com to be considered for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.