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Tiffany Mercier

Summary

Dedicated purchasing agent and estimator with 15+ years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in cost estimation and procurement. Proven track record of managing 70-80 new home budgets monthly, implementing standardized procedures to enhance efficiency, and negotiating with trade partners for optimal pricing. Skilled in utilizing JD Edwards and industry-specific software to streamline processes and improve accuracy in estimations. Committed to driving project success through meticulous planning and effective communication. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Estimator

Lennar Homes
10.2023 - 06.2025
  • Estimation of material needed for new home construction. Verify takeoffs, respond to construction managers as needed and perform field verifications as needed.
  • Analyzed project specifications, blueprints, and other documentation to accurately estimate material, labor, and equipment costs.
  • Utilized industry-specific software and tools to generate detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
  • Conducted site visits to assess project requirements and gather necessary information for accurate estimations.
  • Managed a database of historical cost data to improve accuracy in future estimations.
  • Implemented standardized estimating procedures across multiple projects resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Prepared detailed take-offs from architectural drawings or digital models to determine quantities of materials required.
  • Investigated alternative material options or construction techniques that could result in cost savings without sacrificing quality.
  • Maintained accurate records of all estimation activities including documentation of assumptions made during the process.
  • Implemented software solutions for streamlining the estimation process resulting in reduced turnaround time for proposals.

Purchasing Agent

MI Homes
04.2017 - 09.2023
  • Handle an average of 70-80 budgets/new-home starts each month, primarily using JDEdwards.
  • Process change orders on a regular basis from the Design Center and our trade partners for Purchase Order revisions.
  • Negotiate and update the latest trade partner bid requests
  • Handle other estimating duties, including managing home site 'take-offs'
  • Creating new item numbers and option numbers in the JDEdwards system to correlate with current take-offs.
  • Run monthly reports to track National Accounts for quarterly rebates.
  • Run bi-weekly Sales Backlog reports to show our current Gross Profit on jobs under construction.
  • Review month end closings to account for any reserve funds that are needed for after job closings.

Construction Coordinator

BEAZER HOMES
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Applied for permits, as new lots became available.
  • Communicated directly with third party permit runners for permit package pickups.
  • Prepared pre-starts and start packages for the builders, and maintained 'start' dates using BOSS and BuildPro.
  • Responsible for supplying payments for all construction fees (Impact, Red Tag, utilities, etc).
  • Ordered new plot plans, house plans, along with energy calculations for all new jobs.
  • Maintained invoicing of all utilities, and utility transfers, for houses under-construction, as well as the models.

Purchasing Estimator

DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES
09.2014 - 11.2016
  • Handled an average of 10-15 new-home starts each month
  • Generated and maintained plan estimates, based on current cost codes, as well as lumber and trim pricing.
  • Communicated directly with vendors regarding cost increases, invoices and inventory.
  • Projected monthly job starts and coordinated with team to achieve goals
  • Researched and compared costs, plan comparisons and bid requests for all new plans and BOYL ('build on your lot') plans.
  • Worked on pricing out homeowner change requests for sales agents and designers.
  • Created and/or revised purchase orders for the builders and warranty representatives.
  • Prepared job starts for the builders, reviewed proofs, then released the job starts to the builders to begin construction.
  • Communicated with builders to keep them on track of all of their new starts throughout the month.
  • Maintained purchasing/estimating reports for department meetings, and updated vendor cost codes.

Marketing Director/Office Manager

SLOANE REALTY
03.2009 - 09.2014
  • Update property listings on Appfolio, MLS, Craigslist, as well as other rental property advertising sites multiple times a week.
  • Maintain company web-site, as well as weekly flyer, with updated property listings.
  • Worked with prospective tenants and scheduled property showings accordingly.
  • Process tenant applications, as well as monthly rental payments, security deposits, and other fees.
  • Ran prospective applicant criminal and credit background checks, rental history and employment verification's.
  • Perform other various office manager duties to include; filing, mailings, copying, faxing, etc.

Customer Care Coordinator

BEAZER HOMES
06.2007 - 08.2008
  • Assisted homeowners within the Charleston, Savannah, Columbia, Myrtle Beach and Charlotte divisions regarding home warranty issues/concerns.
  • Prepared service requests, and scheduled appointments for our customer service representatives to visit for yearly inspections.
  • Worked with homeowners to keep them updated on current warranty laws and codes.
  • Processed work orders for subcontractors regarding work to be completed for our homeowners.
  • Performed other various office duties including: faxing, sending e-mails, filing, and maintaining word documents and spreadsheets.

Purchasing Assistant

BEAZER HOMES
01.2004 - 06.2007
  • Processed new home 'start packages' for all purchased lots
  • Prepared purchase orders, 'variance' purchase orders, contracts, bid contracts, and other documents/spreadsheets.
  • Sent out faxes to vendors regarding purchase orders, appliances, contracts, etc.
  • Researched all payments and invoices, and kept updated lot files.
  • Compiled 'Red Books' for prospective new homeowners, showcasing all standard and available upgraded options.
  • Processed change orders for assigned communities, and ran all end-of-the-month reports for the sales meetings.

Education

High school diploma -

C.D. Hylton High School
Woodbridge, VA
06.1999

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Spartanburg Methodist College
Spartanburg, SC
01.2001

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Data analysis proficiency
  • Effective communication
  • Proficient in JD Edwards
  • Effective time management
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Comprehensive budgeting for construction projects
  • Accurate material takeoffs
  • Architectural plan analysis
  • Effective task prioritization
  • Dependable performance

Timeline

Estimator

Lennar Homes
10.2023 - 06.2025

Purchasing Agent

MI Homes
04.2017 - 09.2023

Construction Coordinator

BEAZER HOMES
01.2017 - 01.2017

Purchasing Estimator

DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES
09.2014 - 11.2016

Marketing Director/Office Manager

SLOANE REALTY
03.2009 - 09.2014

Customer Care Coordinator

BEAZER HOMES
06.2007 - 08.2008

Purchasing Assistant

BEAZER HOMES
01.2004 - 06.2007

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Spartanburg Methodist College

High school diploma -

C.D. Hylton High School

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