Project Manager Purchasing

RUSSELL COOPER

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******************@*****.*** · https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-cooper-88194515b/ Purchasing & Estimating: Promoting a background in buildpro homebuilding, analyzing plans, spec planning, establishing vendor relationships, bid comparisons and awarding scope of work. Experienced in executing master agreements contracts, scope of work payment agreements. Awarding vendors assignments based on the vendor lump sum bids. Field validating lumber and drywall on all floor plans. Looking to tackle new challenges with a homebuilding company that values great organizational skills, leadership skills and a strong work ethic. Ranked in the top 5 out of 22 markets for model cost reductions.

EXPERIENCE

FEBRUARY 2022 - JUNE 2023

RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES

PURCHASING MANAGER

Experienced with scopes of work and vendor relationships. Experienced with required documentation and executing builder master agreements. Experienced with managing Buildpro with internal ERP system and superintendents ibn the field scheduling and completing the specific task. Experienced with compiling, verifying, calculating and distributing hard cost items including costs for permits, driveways, public walks and lot programming in order to provide accurate housing budgets. Preparing Bid packages with specific plans and specifications. Weekly starts for new communities. Proficient with New Star, Enterprise One and FAST ERP system. Proficient with Planswift estimating software. Experienced with opening new communities with community proformas and executing vendor bid packages. Model home coordination with landscaping plans. Architectural, MEP, structural plans with redlines and revisions. Experienced with field validations and measurements. Extensive vendors contact library with scope and company information, such as UFP, L&W supply, Lonestar Materials, BFS and 84 Lumber are some of the relationships established over the years. Bid out lumber every 60 days. Determine lumber supplier, check system for takeoffs, load estimates for lumber packages, produce lumber po's. Bid out and maintain contracts for lumber, floor systems, windows, plumbing, electrical and finish scopes. Bid out community vendors with materials and labor cost, contract them and input budgets by community/plan/options. Started 2 new communities (Carillon-Manor, TX. and Calumet-Jarrell) 178 homes in production with 105 completed homes. MAY 2021 – FEBRUARY 2022

DREAMFINDERS HOMES

PURCHASING MANAGER

Experienced executing vendor contracts, generating PO’s, CPO’s and EPO’s. Managing daily Buildpro. Experienced with compiling, verifying, calculating and distributing hard cost items including costs for permits, driveways, public walks and lot programming in order to provide accurate housing budgets. Preparing Bid packages with specific plans and specifications. Weekly starts for 2

new communities. Proficient on New Star ERP system. Proficient with Planswift estimating software. Experienced with REScheck process. Architectural, MEP, Structural plans for redlines and revisions. Experienced in field measurements. Extensive local vendor library. UFP Trusses, L&W supply, 84 Lumber are some of the relationships established over the years. Bid out lumber every 60 days for Dreamfinders Homes. Determine lumber supplies, process house requests, check system for takeoffs, load estimates for lumber drops which produce Bid out community vendors and labor, contract them and input budgets by community/plan/option.

NOV. 2019 – MAR. 2021

MILESTONE COMMUNITY BUILDERS / PLANS COORDINATOR / ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER

Plans coordinator and assistant purchasing manager for single family and multifamily dwellings. Responsible for coordinating construction deliverables to the construction team. Managed updated architectural, structural and MEP plans. Managed approved truss & metal submittals, accurate lighting layouts, and all related documents for the field team. Worked with approved vendors for bids, correct and updating PO’s, performing takeoffs for plans elevations and options for scope of work to be performed. Worked with purchasing on identifying cost saving construction alternatives to reduce the costs and provide value. On-site visits with construction team for redlines and validate takeoffs. Managed company smartsheets for RFI tracker, plan changes and elevations. Managed BuildPro with vendors and CM’s with PO’s, EPO’s and all related items.

JULY 2017 – NOV. 2019

TEXAS ROCK SOLID / SENIOR ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER Reading and evaluating plans. Prepared takeoffs and estimates for stucco, stone, CMU, rigid insulation, gypcrete and stained concrete. Provided proposals for commercial and residential builders. Managed submittals and draw schedules. Worked with WinBid estimating software and BuildPro. Managed won projects providing materials and install labor schedule. FEB 2014 – JULY 2017

FLOORING SOLUTIONS / ESTIMATING MANAGER / PROJECT MAN AGER Reading and evaluating architectural plans. Managed estimating team. Created bids, estimating/RFI calendar for estimating team. Worked with sales team and installers for commercial flooring. Proficient with flooring materials and manufactures. Performed takeoffs on flooring estimating software: Calidus.

MAY 2009 – FEB 2014

REIGN STRUCTURES / ESTIMATING MANAGER

Reading and evaluating structural framing plans. Performed takeoffs for multifamily framing, cornice & field equipment. Created bidding proposals. Itemized cost, time frame of each building. Worked with general contractors with material schedules and safety equipment. 1994 – 2009

MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER

I worked in the mortgage industry for over 20 years and in 2008 the mortgage industry was crippled by the collapse of our financial institutions. I decided to make a career change to the 3

construction industry. Banking institution I have worked for: JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and BVC and several mortgage companies. NMLS license 1996 EDUCATION

1984-1988

SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERISITY – AKA TEXAS STATE – SAN MARCOS Major: Business

Minor: Finance

No degree

1983

JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL - SAN ANTONIO

SKILLS

• Organizational skills, interpersonal skills, team oriented/ team leader

• Residential plans / plot plans/architectural,

structural / MEP’s plans/ plan options

• Proficient BuildPro / Vendor Payments

• Community Specifications

• Vendor Bids Process

• Microsoft Proficient

• Proficient Planswift, BlueBeam

software, Pool studio & Vizterra

landscape software

• Enterprise One & Newstar Proficient

• Knowledge of FAST builder ERP

• Proficient Microsoft excel, word and

teams.

• Knowledge of installation of home

building scopes.

• Knowledge of installation of flooring

materials.

ACTIVITIES

Single father of 2 boys and 1 dog. Enjoy golfing, outdoors and boating. References upon request

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