Robert Nickols Email & Phone Number

13810 Southeast Eastgate Way, Suite 410 Bellevue, Wa 98005

Purchasing Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will manage the purchasing and cost estimating functions from product development through construction.· Initiate, negotiate and contract for all labor and materials associated with construction of our homes· Configure and input house budgets, options, and area figures· Ensure that material takeoffs are correct and complete· Set direction on pricing methodology and procedure, reporting system set up and input… Show more Purchasing Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will manage the purchasing and cost estimating functions from product development through construction.· Initiate, negotiate and contract for all labor and materials associated with construction of our homes· Configure and input house budgets, options, and area figures· Ensure that material takeoffs are correct and complete· Set direction on pricing methodology and procedure, reporting system set up and input requirements· Maintain contracts, bidding documents and the required insurances for the subcontractor· Establish and maintain Scope of Work for all construction phases· Establish service level needs and evaluation criteria for building products, subcontractors, and material suppliers· Source new and better products, subcontractors, and material suppliers· Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of plans and specifications· Manage the non-standard option pricing program (if applicable to their specific division)· Responsible for the entry into the reporting system of job specific pricing and issuance of initial purchase orders· Responsible that plans, specifications, scope of works and current house budgets (to include standard and non-standard options) are included in the Builder “Start” packages. (Not responsible for other departments start package information)· Responsible for bid variances (construction is responsible for field variances)· Responsible for value engineering of product· Monitor and report on subcontractor and material increases/decreases on a regular basis· Monitor and report on construction costs by plan on a regular basis Show less

Kirkland, Washington, United States

• Project Management of all company projects.• Training new Project Managers and assisting them in the performance of their duties.• Developing, maintain and building customer relations, signing new contract.• Estimating and bidding for work, including the review of all estimates from outside bidders.• Obtaining new contracts, including assisting management with negotiating new contracts.• Preparing project budgets.• Review project daily reports and time records and… Show more • Project Management of all company projects.• Training new Project Managers and assisting them in the performance of their duties.• Developing, maintain and building customer relations, signing new contract.• Estimating and bidding for work, including the review of all estimates from outside bidders.• Obtaining new contracts, including assisting management with negotiating new contracts.• Preparing project budgets.• Review project daily reports and time records and prepare weekly reports on all projects.• Assist Operations Manager with assignment and management of labor.• Prepare for and attend monthly budget meetings. • Conduct on-site project meetings as required.• Review project safety plans and on-site implementation of safety plans for compliance. • Work with and help coordinate wallpaper suppliers and installers; and • Review billings. Show less

Seattle

Develop and implement best practices/procedures for the purchasing team• Establish tools needed to carry out essential functions of the department• Manage & develop relationships with PSW business units as well as local, regional, and national Trade PartnersPurchasing Functions• Identify trade needs for PSW & source accordingly• Specifying products, including product research• Bidding/Analyzing/Qualifying/Negotiating/Awarding contracts with Trade… Show more Develop and implement best practices/procedures for the purchasing team• Establish tools needed to carry out essential functions of the department• Manage & develop relationships with PSW business units as well as local, regional, and national Trade PartnersPurchasing Functions• Identify trade needs for PSW & source accordingly• Specifying products, including product research• Bidding/Analyzing/Qualifying/Negotiating/Awarding contracts with Trade Partners• Contract management• Assist in Negotiations for national and/or regional accounts along with rebate management from vendors and providers• Reconcile division feedback on bid awards and receive sign off• Ensure timely input of contracts, scopes, plans, and other necessary documents into the company’s software system• Ensure all tasks critical to field production take place in an orderly and timely mannerBudgeting Functions• Build/Manage/Own direct construction cost budgets for construction• Cost management/tracking market costs/identifying market trends• Track/analyze commodity pricing and compare against bids/contracts• Provide cost estimating for new projects• Manage purchase order system, contracts, and negotiate change orders Show less

Kirkland Wa

Work directly for and assist Senior Project Manager through all stages of processes for each project with full involvement of design/development (DD) through to construction documents (CD’s) working directly with, directing and coordinating the architect, structural engineer and all necessary consultants and design/build contractors. Associate construction manager will also be directly responsible for the daily construction operations of each project from start of construction to CO and… Show more Work directly for and assist Senior Project Manager through all stages of processes for each project with full involvement of design/development (DD) through to construction documents (CD’s) working directly with, directing and coordinating the architect, structural engineer and all necessary consultants and design/build contractors. Associate construction manager will also be directly responsible for the daily construction operations of each project from start of construction to CO and move-ins and any customer service/warranty through the warranty period.• Assure the project is methodically and completely designed per the owner’s direction.• Prepare cost estimates at each critical stage and provide the final project budgets.• Assure that the construction is properly implemented to gain the most value in keeping with the design intent and budget constraints.• Prepare and assure that the project schedule is maintained.• Select and supervise project team. Organize and administer the work.• Negotiate and contract all aspects of the project to qualified subcontractors and suppliers, while keeping the budget in balance.• Produce high quality end product meeting (exceeding) the buyers expectations.• Responsible for developing and fostering a team of people to assist in the business plan for the projects.• Motivate consultants and others on the team to their top performance. Be a team leader and player.• Communicate new ideas and suggestions for product improvement and cost reductions.•Proactively approach project management by anticipating problems and changes, bringing vital issues forward with options and solutions for resolution.• Must be self motivated, highly organized, be fully productive and communicate effectively to a full spectrum of diverse personalities on a professional level. Show less

• Analyzing and managing high inventory levels and available vendor allocation in support of customer requirements• Issuing 25-40 purchasing orders a day and making determination of what orders to buy • Work directly with the mill for RFI, RFP, and issues with orders that might be delayed. • Managing orders placed versus allocation quantity• Combining parts to improve turns and reduce stagnant inventory (aging… Show more • Analyzing and managing high inventory levels and available vendor allocation in support of customer requirements• Issuing 25-40 purchasing orders a day and making determination of what orders to buy • Work directly with the mill for RFI, RFP, and issues with orders that might be delayed. • Managing orders placed versus allocation quantity• Combining parts to improve turns and reduce stagnant inventory (aging, annealing,• Identifying potential shortage and surplus, placing emergent buys for AOG• Requesting pricing and updating the database, transferring material from different branches• Working closely with Sales and the Warehouse to ensure proper material support• Monthly forecast analysis for respective statement of work• Evaluating vendor performance and assisting with vendor requests• Following the Lean and 6-S Policy on daily basis Show less

• Lead Buyer for 200 single-family and Multi Family homes manufactured per year; with an annual spend of approximately $30 million.• Oversee unit cost data formation, integration and upkeep• Oversee the preparation of estimates and budgets• Oversee the recruiting, hiring and maintenance of a network of trade partners• Manage negotiations for the procurement of labor and materials to ensure a price that is least costly for the division but that offers the best performance and the… Show more • Lead Buyer for 200 single-family and Multi Family homes manufactured per year; with an annual spend of approximately $30 million.• Oversee unit cost data formation, integration and upkeep• Oversee the preparation of estimates and budgets• Oversee the recruiting, hiring and maintenance of a network of trade partners• Manage negotiations for the procurement of labor and materials to ensure a price that is least costly for the division but that offers the best performance and the best for customers• Review and approve all invoices and variance purchase orders.• Develop and maintain accurate vertical cost budgets on all construction jobs, and establish and maintain a credible forward look system to project future costs.• Provide timely support to accounting department regarding conflicting invoices and purchases order amount Show less

• Lead Buyer for 200 single-family and Multi Family homes manufactured per year; with an annual spend of approximately $30 million.• Supervises other Purchasing Agent, Contract Administrator, and insurance Risk Coordinator,• Analyze, create, and maintain supplier matrices for total cost analysis.• Eliminate cost overruns through ongoing communication with customer relations and trade partners (i.e., cost slippage held to a minimum).• Prepare and update budget on a monthly basis… Show more • Lead Buyer for 200 single-family and Multi Family homes manufactured per year; with an annual spend of approximately $30 million.• Supervises other Purchasing Agent, Contract Administrator, and insurance Risk Coordinator,• Analyze, create, and maintain supplier matrices for total cost analysis.• Eliminate cost overruns through ongoing communication with customer relations and trade partners (i.e., cost slippage held to a minimum).• Prepare and update budget on a monthly basis for ongoing projects and alert the Director/Operations immediately of potential cost increases that would affect the budgets.• Interpret and implement building code changes• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance and workloads on a regular basis Show less

• Prepare all subcontract agreements and supporting documents.• Coordinator all plan changes, with Architect, and field Mangers.• Distributing Plans and buy out packages, and follow up with trades partner and supplier to ensure timely submission of quotes.• Prepare quote recommendation and revised coast memo spreadsheets for submission to Senior Project Manager.• Review all Progress application for payment before they went to accounting for payment.• Assist Safety… Show more • Prepare all subcontract agreements and supporting documents.• Coordinator all plan changes, with Architect, and field Mangers.• Distributing Plans and buy out packages, and follow up with trades partner and supplier to ensure timely submission of quotes.• Prepare quote recommendation and revised coast memo spreadsheets for submission to Senior Project Manager.• Review all Progress application for payment before they went to accounting for payment.• Assist Safety Coordinator with L&I safety information and enforcing fines, for sub’s that would were in violation of site and state rules. • Implement and rollout Prolog software. Show less

• Lead Buyer for 350 single-family homes manufactured per year; with an annual spend of approximately $90 million.• Create and maintain budgets for approximately 40 unique houses produced.• Negotiate supply contracts, realized approximately $500,000 in cost savings in 2000.• Analyze, create, and maintain supplier matrices for total cost analysis.• Chosen by company president as first participant in a pilot "Walk-a-Mile" program for five weeks to promote greater unity between the… Show more • Lead Buyer for 350 single-family homes manufactured per year; with an annual spend of approximately $90 million.• Create and maintain budgets for approximately 40 unique houses produced.• Negotiate supply contracts, realized approximately $500,000 in cost savings in 2000.• Analyze, create, and maintain supplier matrices for total cost analysis.• Chosen by company president as first participant in a pilot "Walk-a-Mile" program for five weeks to promote greater unity between the production and office personnel.• Mediated production-supplier disputes.• Chosen by company president as a member of a 7-person custom building project team, acted as his agent executing supply decisions. Show less

• Primary contact for 400 homeowners, field customer representatives, and supplier representatives.• Implemented a customer service database using Microsoft Access.• Established a recognition program for outstanding customer service both within the organization and suppliers• Mediated disputes between homeowners and organization.