About the position Next 150 Construction, a fully owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Purchasing Agent II to be responsible for the pre- and post-bid process on one or more projects. Who are we? As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Who are you? You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions. Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. What’s in it for you? Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
• 4+ years of purchasing and/or construction experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and 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

• Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources.
• While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills.
• In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day.
• Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry.