Purchasing and Starts Coordinator

Purchasing and Starts Coordinator

Company Overview:
Camden Homes, LLC is a vertically integrated real estate development and asset management firm specializing in the design, construction, and management of single-family rental and for-sale homes. We are committed to delivering high-quality communities with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and strategic growth.

Position Overview:
The Purchasing and Starts Coordinator plays a critical role in bridging pre-construction and vertical construction operations. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate pricing, managing takeoffs and plan reviews, and coordinating construction starts in a consistent and timely manner. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, a great communicator, and possesses strong purchasing knowledge, particularly with Hyphen and BuildPro platforms.

Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Takeoffs

• Perform plan reviews and validate takeoffs, plans, and documents to ensure accuracy in pricing and construction readiness.


• Utilize Hyphen for pricing and cost validation; maintain accurate records of bids, cost changes, and partner pricing.


• Collaborate with vendors and trade partners to obtain, vet, and update bids and contracts.

Construction Starts Coordination

• Use BuildPro and Hyphen to schedule and manage starts, ensuring all steps are completed accurately.


• Utilize Hyphen to bring pricing into buildpro.


• Coordinate with Land Development, Vertical Construction, and Finance to confirm key project data prior to release.


• Ensure all construction releases to the field are delivered on schedule and properly documented.

Process & System Management

• Maintain and document workflows within Camden Homes’ Build System, including SOP creation and updates.


• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology to streamline repeated tasks.


• Ensure compliance with internal “Select & Starts” procedures across departments.

Vendor & Partner Relationships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, partners, and utility providers to ensure timely approvals and project readiness.


• Recruit, source, and onboard new trade partners; collect and document pricing, coverage, and references in company systems.

Qualifications:

• Must Have Experience:




• 
  Hyphen Solutions (BuildPro & SupplyPro) – specifically pricing management within Hyphen (required).


• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, etc.).


• Proven purchasing experience in construction (takeoffs, plan review, and document management).


• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.


• Proven ability to communicate effectively with third-party trades while cultivating long-term, productive partnerships.




• Preferred:




• Experience working with construction operations, vendors, and municipalities.


• Knowledge of vertical construction workflows and scheduling.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

What we provide:

• Competitive compensation.


• Heath Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.


• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability.


• PTO.


• Gym.


• Professional environment.