Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

About the role

Alvarez Construction, one of Louisiana's leading homebuilders, is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Purchasing Agent to join our growing team. This role is responsible for managing purchase orders, trade partner coordination, bid support, and system accuracy across multiple active communities — keeping the build moving and the numbers right from the first take-off to the final closing.

What you'll bring

• Working knowledge of construction documents, plan sets, and scope of work concepts.
• Experience with homebuilder ERP systems (Newstar, Builder MT, Hyphen, or similar) or a strong aptitude to learn quickly.
• Ability to perform or support quantity take-offs and cost comparisons.
• Strong organizational skills — comfortable managing multiple trades and communities simultaneously.
• High attention to detail — PO accuracy directly impacts job site execution and cost outcomes.
• Effective communicator with trade partners, internal teams, and management.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently without constant direction.
• 2–4 years of purchasing, estimating, or procurement experience — homebuilding or residential construction strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred, but not required.

Benefits