Gilbane Building · 1 month ago
Purchasing Agent
US-AZ-Phoenix
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expGilbane Building is a top-10 ENR Contractor committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. They are seeking a Purchasing Agent II to manage the pre- and post-bid process for various projects, ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate
Responsibilities
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
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
Recognizes and drives opportunities in the Diverse Owned Small Business (DOSB) utilization process
Communicates and coordinates with Trade Contractors, Vendors, and Jobsite Personnel while supporting internal and external customers
Assists with Trade Partner risk mitigation strategy and execution including coordination with operations teams and risk management
Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
Supports a positive and inclusive work environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
4+ years of purchasing and/or construction experience
Ability for public speaking and to lead meetings
Knowledge of construction law, contracts, and risk management
Knowledge of insurance
Ability to read construction drawings and understand specifications
Ability to prepare Project Manual
Ability to analyze bids, summarize, and present results
Participate in the GMP process and understand the importance of Purchasing's role regarding Trade Partner's and prequalification
Ability to coordinate effective procurement of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
Ability to run the pre-bid RFI process
Benefits
Competitive health and welfare benefits
Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
Gilbane University
Company
Gilbane Building
Gilbane Building Company provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services—from preconstruction services planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services— for clients across various markets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
Amazon
2022-12-19Debt Financing· $16M
Leadership Team
Heidi DeBenedetti
Chief Operating Officer
John Bonney
Vice President
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