Pre-Construction & Purchasing Agent

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

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

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment with regular interaction with field teams and vendors. Physical demands include a mix of desk work and light physical activity throughout the day, with occasional lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds.

Schedule

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings and weekends as needed. Travel is less than 10% expected for this position.