Everest Houses Ltd. is a fully licensed and insured siding and roofing contractor serving residential and commercial projects since 2014. We have built a strong reputation through reliable service, consistent project delivery, high-quality workmanship, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced Construction Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement, material estimating, and tender preparation for our siding and roofing projects.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating and Tender Preparation
- Read and interpret architectural and construction drawings, specifications, schedules, addenda, and tender documents
- Prepare accurate material takeoffs and quantity calculations for siding, roofing, soffit, fascia, insulation, and related exterior systems
- Prepare tender documents, pricing summaries, bid submissions, and supporting documentation
- Prepare and coordinate shop drawings, material layouts, product data, and material submittals
- Identify missing information, drawing discrepancies, unclear details, exclusions, and potential cost risks
- Request and review pricing from suppliers and subcontractors for tender submissions
- Update takeoffs, estimates, and budgets when drawings, specifications, or project scopes change
- Ensure proposed materials and systems comply with project drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
Purchasing and Material Coordination
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers and vendors
- Request, review, and compare supplier quotations
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and delivery schedules
- Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders
- Confirm quantities, colours, profiles, specifications, and lead times before placing orders
- Ensure materials are ordered according to approved drawings, specifications, budgets, and project schedules
- Coordinate deliveries with project managers, estimators, site supervisors, and suppliers
- Monitor material usage, inventory levels, backorders, shortages, and damaged or incorrect deliveries
- Track purchasing costs for each project and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Source cost-effective alternative materials that meet project specifications and quality standards
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, project budgets, material logs, takeoffs, and vendor reports
- Evaluate supplier performance and resolve pricing, delivery, purchase order, and invoice discrepancies
- Proactively plan material requirements to prevent project delays, shortages, and cost overruns
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, quality standards, and applicable regulations
Qualifications
- Experience in construction, siding, roofing, or exterior-building-envelope procurement
- Strong knowledge of siding, roofing, insulation, soffit, fascia, flashing, and related construction materials
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, construction details, specifications, schedules, and tender documents
- Experience preparing material takeoffs, cost estimates, tender submissions, and shop drawings
- Experience sourcing materials, obtaining quotations, negotiating with suppliers, and managing purchase orders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PDF takeoff or estimating software, purchasing or ERP systems, and digital tracking tools
- Strong mathematical, organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
- Ability to manage estimating and purchasing requirements for multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment
- Previous experience as a construction purchasing manager, buyer, estimator, or materials coordinator is highly beneficial
- A diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Estimating, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
- What We Offer
- Starting wage of $28 per hour
- Health benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- A supportive and professional work environment
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
