Andrew Bartels

Serve as the primary procurement and cost-governance authority for the Houston Division in the absence of a formal Purchasing Manager role, advising operations leadership on sourcing decisions, vendor strategy, pricing, and financial risk before commitments are made. Lead division-wide vendor pricing analysis, bid evaluations, and market benchmarking, balancing cost optimization with quality, continuity, and execution risk. Delivered $1.5 million in annual savings for 2025 through supplier evaluation, scope standardization, material strategy changes, and pricing discipline—without introducing downstream operational or contractual exposure. Act as a commercial advisor to Operations, Construction, Purchasing, and Sales leadership, translating pricing, scope, and vendor implications into clear business guidance. Maintain governance over pricing structures, vendor documentation, and Estimated Gross Margins (EGMs), ensuring accuracy, defensibility, and audit readiness. Directly manage two sta8 (Production Assistant – Payables; Production Resource Coordinator) and functionally lead a five-person Estimating team, establishing standards for pricing discipline, margin protection, and documentation integrity.

Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Architecture, Construction, Operations) to ensure contractual obligations, scope requirements, and community restrictions were identified and addressed before job start. Reduced average sale-to-start cycle time by 25% through metric tracking, workflow improvements, and proactive issue resolution. Reviewed and validated build-to-order contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with architectural, land, and contractual requirements. Served as an internal control point ensuring commitments aligned with approved scope and documentation standards.

Initiated and evaluated competitive bids from subcontractors and vendors, supporting procurement decisions through pricing comparisons and scope analysis. Assisted with vendor and contract documentation to ensure pricing accuracy, scope clarity, and long-term cost alignment. Maintained bills of materials (BOMs), pricing files, and estimating databases in support of standardized cost and procurement processes.

Supported purchasing, forecasting, payables, and financial governance, contributing to division revenue growth from $3.9M to $67.8M in five years. Reviewed construction, marketing, and operational invoices to ensure compliance with approved contracts and pricing. Conducted feasibility studies and cost analyses used by leadership to evaluate new projects and investments.

Cost Analyst operating in a division‑level procurement and cost‑governance role for the Houston Division, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. I support sourcing strategy, vendor pricing analysis, margin protection, and commercial risk management prior to commitment. My role includes evaluating supplier pricing and bids, advising leadership on cost and vendor decisions, and maintaining pricing integrity across products. I also lead procurement‑adjacent staff and provide functional leadership to the estimating team, balancing cost optimization with operational stability and risk awareness.

As a Construction Administrator, I served as a central coordination point between Sales, Architecture, Construction, and Operations to ensure contracts, scope requirements, and community standards were fully understood and resolved prior to job start. I focused on documentation accuracy, issue resolution, and proactive coordination, helping reduce the average sale‑to‑start cycle time by improving process visibility and cross‑functional alignment.

Experienced Estimator with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Skilled in JD Edwards, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SAP ERP, and Microsoft Excel. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) focused in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from University of Houston.

In my role as Division Administrator, I supported purchasing, payables, forecasting, and financial governance during a period of rapid division growth. I reviewed invoices for contract and pricing compliance, supported feasibility analysis, and provided cost and financial insights used by leadership to evaluate projects and investments, contributing to disciplined growth and operational stability.

Competitive Market Analysis, Land Development Research, Home Closing Auditing, Create processes to streamline and improve current work methods

Conducted market research and competitive analysis to support land acquisition and development decisions. Assisted in negotiating land purchase terms and evaluating financial viability to meet corporate approval standards. Prepared analytical tools and reports used by leadership to guide investment and sourcing decisions.