Purchasing Agent

Description

• Assists with Trade Partner risk mitigation strategy and execution including coordination with operations teams and risk management
• Communicates and coordinates with Trade Contractors, Vendors, and Jobsite Personnel while supporting internal and external customers
• Administers the bid process from project kickoff to award including system set-up, bid package strategy, Project Manual creation, bid list management, drafting, and reviewing bid package scope of work bid meetings, bid leveling, and recommendation to award
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
• Participate in the GMP process and understand the importance of Purchasing’s role regarding Trade Partner’s and prequalification.
• Recognizes and drives opportunities in the Diverse Owned Small Business (DOSB) utilization process
• Administers the contract process including preparing and entering contracts and procurement change orders; assists in negotiation of contract terms; ensures contract compliance
• Assists in identifying and monitoring current market conditions, Trade Contractors, trends, and costs

Requirements

• 4+ years of purchasing and/or construction experience
• Knowledge of insurance
• Ability for public speaking and to lead meetings
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand specifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
• Ability to coordinate effective procurement of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to prepare Project Manual
• Ability to analyze bids, summarize, and present results
• Knowledge of construction law, contracts, and risk management
• Ability to run the pre-bid RFI process

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance