Build to Rent Supply Chain - Project Lead

David Weekley Homes • Houston, TX

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About The Position

David Weekley Homes/Integrity Community Builders is seeking a Build-to-Rent (BTR) Project Lead to join its Supply Chain Team in Houston, Texas. The role coordinates purchasing and materials for BTR projects from kickoff through vertical construction, working with project teams, Division Purchasing, Builders, and Preferred Partners to align scopes, pricing, and deliveries with project needs.

The Project Lead organizes project buyout and scheduling before vertical construction, manages sourcing and bids across assigned construction categories, and makes vendor and cost recommendations. The role also negotiates supplier and subcontractor agreements, maintains project documentation as plans and requirements change, evaluates proposed change orders, coordinates site maps and delivery schedules, and partners with field teams to address materials issues. The Project Lead also participates in new floor plan walkthroughs to identify design improvements and value opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of supply chain or purchasing experience in multifamily, townhome, or single-family homebuilding construction.
• Ability to read and understand building plans.
• Experience managing bids, comparing proposals, and working with suppliers or subcontractors.
• Self-motivation and ownership of details and follow-through.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build productive relationships with Preferred Partners while holding them accountable.
• Collaborative communication skills and ability to work well with field teams, purchasing leaders, project teams, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Organize the project buyout process and schedule ahead of the start of vertical construction.
• Manage sourcing and bid lists for assigned construction categories across national, regional, and local projects.
• Prepare and issue requests for proposals, review bids and scopes, and present vendor and cost recommendations to the Director of BTR Pre-Construction Services.
• Negotiate supplier and subcontractor agreements in assigned categories and monitor pricing throughout each project.
• Maintain accurate scopes of work, materials lists, purchase orders, and other BTR documentation as plans and project requirements change.
• Evaluate and price proposed change orders, including obtaining quotes and negotiating costs; communicate approved changes to Preferred Partners and project teams.
• Coordinate site maps, pod orders, and delivery schedules with project teams and Builders to support accurate layout and construction sequencing.
• Partner with field teams to resolve materials issues, fulfill extra orders, and keep work moving on-site.
• Participate in new floor plan walkthroughs and identify opportunities to improve designs and add value.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• Vacation, paid holidays, and PTO
• New home discount for team member and family
• College scholarship program
• Community outreach
• Sabbaticals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed