Pre-Construction & Purchasing Agent

Position Summary: The Pre-Construction & Purchasing Agent plays a key role in supporting Brohn Homes’ Houston division by managing the pre-construction start process while developing into full purchasing responsibilities.

This role begins with a strong focus on start coordination, permitting, and operational readiness, ensuring homes are fully prepared to move into construction. Over time, the role expands into purchasing functions including budgeting, bid analysis, vendor coordination, and cost management.

This position serves as a critical link between Purchasing, Construction, and Land, helping drive efficiency, cost accuracy, and alignment across the business.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction & Start Coordination 

• Coordinate the end-to-end pre-construction start process for Houston homes

• Review start packages for completeness, including permits, plans, budgets, and required documentation

• Identify missing information, risks, or discrepancies and drive resolution

• Coordinate permitting submissions and track approvals with municipalities

• Prepare and maintain complete start files including plans, plot plans, and supporting documentation

• Ensure alignment between start readiness and construction schedules

• Maintain accurate system data related to start milestones and readiness

Purchasing Support

• Assist in collecting bids and pricing from vendors and trade partners

• Support preparation of budgets, takeoffs, and cost comparisons

• Analyze vendor proposals and highlight variances or discrepancies

• Assist with change orders, selections, and option pricing updates

• Maintain purchasing records and ensure data accuracy across systems

• Support plan updates and product changes with vendors and internal team

Purchasing Responsibilities 

• Develop budgets for assigned communities, plans, or cost categories

• Evaluate and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive and fair pricing

• Prepare bid award packages and support vendor selection decisions

• Monitor cost performance and ensure alignment with company financial goals

• Partner with construction and design teams to improve cost efficiency and product value

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a liaison between Houston Construction and Austin Purchasing teams

• Communicate timelines, risks, and updates across departments

• Support prioritization and sequencing of home starts based on operational needs

• Assist in resolving discrepancies between field operations and purchasing

Data, Systems & Process Integrity

• Maintain accurate data across systems related to starts, budgets, and purchasing

• Identify and resolve discrepancies in budgets, pricing, or documentation

• Support reporting on start readiness, costs, and operational performance

• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 1–3 years of experience in construction, purchasing, pre-construction, or related field

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines

• Comfortable working with budgets, numbers, and data

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Ability to learn systems such as KOVA or similar platforms

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans preferred