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Turner Construction Company · 2 days ago

Procurement Agent - Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Turner Construction Company is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe. The Procurement Agent will be responsible for the procurement and delivery of specified products and/or services from qualified subcontractors or vendors, ensuring favorable prices and terms while overseeing the bidding process and compliance with project requirements.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Procurement of materials and subcontracts from qualified vendors and subcontractors

Lead role in review and recommendation of new and updating of subcontractor/vendor prequalification including financial statement analysis and reference verification

Establishing and overseeing Procurement Schedule, including attending project meetings

Establishing project bidding procedures, preparation, prequalifications and approval of bid lists

Developing and implementing strategy to meet the Minority, Women or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) (or other) requirements

Assist Operations in crating the general and special conditions, safety requirements and scope requisitions for each project to ensure that the scope, schedule, M/W/DBE or other hiring requirements, insurance and bonding requirements are clearly defined for the bidders

Examining the plans and specifications for any deficiencies, construction issues, and technical questions and refer any findings to the Project Engineer who will bring them to the attention of the Architect/Engineer for resolution

Managing of bidding process, including bid period

Project specific responsibility to oversee receipt of bids, spreadsheet development/execution, conducting of scope review meetings with competitive bidders (with operations staff in attendance as required) to confirm that bidders have complied with scope requirements, alternates and unit pricing, manpower, schedules and logistics plans, M/W/DBE requirements, insurance and bonding requirements and any other project-specific requirements

Negotiating scope, price, and subcontract terms with vendors and subcontractors through subcontract award

Issuing recommendation for approval of subcontractors/vendors and any awards to such subcontractors/vendors to client and/or project team

Prepare and issue subcontracts or oversee process and follow up for timely execution of the subcontract, receipt of insurance certificates and Payment and Performance (P&P) bonds, and any other project specific items that must be submitted to complete the subcontract process

In conjunction with Project Team, develop, execute, and monitor Risk Management Plans where/when required

Supervising assistant procurement agents, procurement assistants and/or interns, including providing input on performance appraisals

Resolving issues with regard to any disputes relating to scope of work and change orders

Overseeing current insurance certificates, bonds, and consent of surety for reserve reductions, off-site material payments and final payments

Qualification

Procurement managementVendor negotiationContract interpretationMicrosoft Office SuiteSAPSharePointAccounting principlesLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree plus minimum of two years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

Proven written and verbal communication abilities

Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and SharePoint

Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

Familiarity with accounting principles

Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

Founded in 1902

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.turnerconstruction.com

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