Procurement Specialist- Mechanical

SourceBlue, a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company, has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects for over 20 years. With a staff of 350+ dedicated professionals, we provide clients with comprehensive procurement services that are unmatched in the industry.

About the role

This position can be performed from any Turner office location. You will conduct procurement activities in support of project delivery and approved procurement strategies, including reviewing drawings and specifications, developing scopes of work, soliciting bids, preparing bid tabulations, and coordinating procurement documentation for competitive sourcing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform SourceBlue (SB) competitive bid procurement process, including Request for Questions/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) development, bid management, analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Conduct thorough bid evaluations and Best and Final Offers (BAFOs) processes for assigned projects.
• Establish project-specific bidding procedures and prepare bid documentation.
• Develop, refine, and finalize scopes of work for assigned procurement packages to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with project needs.
• Receive, analyze, and tabulate supplier proposals; manage bid clarifications, revisions, and BAFOs under guidance of SB Procurement leads.
• Evaluate pricing and scope alignment to support informed procurement recommendations.
• Identify and escalate scope gaps, construction issues, and technical questions to SB Preconstruction leads.
• Draft Recommendation of Award (ROA) documentation, including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and approved alternates for review and approval.
• Submit purchase order requests following approved and executed ROAs in accordance with established department procedures.
• Participate in and contribute to project team meetings and coordination sessions to support procurement execution and schedule alignment.
• Escalate complex technical, commercial, schedule, or risk-related issues for resolution to Procurement supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, standardization efforts, and content development related to SB Procurement team processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Supply Chain, or related field, with a minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience in construction procurement, sourcing, supplier experience, or related project delivery roles (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• Broad knowledge of construction and supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and construction accounting procedures.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project and procurement schedules.
• Experience analyzing supplier proposals, including pricing, scope alignment, qualifications, and documenting procurement recommendations.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, sound judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient skills in project forecasting, budget management, cost, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Solid problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of impacts to procurement forecasts.
• Project engineering skills to manage competing demands and meet established deadlines.
• Familiarity with basic lean concepts and continuous improvement methods and tools.
• Professional presentation delivery and written communication skills; ability to tailor communications to audience needs.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (intermediate Excel skills), SharePoint, and collaborative tools.
• Limited travel may be required.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle objects/tools, and reach with hands.
• Frequent use of computer monitor and keyboard.
• Requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to climb permanent/temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Occasional mobility and travel via various conveyances.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Primarily works in an office setting with quiet to moderate noise levels.
• Occasionally works at construction sites with exposure to moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise levels at construction sites range from moderate to loud.
• Must comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Pay

• Massachusetts: $80K–$110K annualized
• New Jersey: $80K–$110K annualized
• Seattle: $80K–$110K annualized
• Denver: $80K–$110K annualized
• California: $80K–$120K annualized
• Chicago: $70K–$100K annualized
• New York: $80K–$135K annualized

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary legal plan and identity theft protection
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• End-of-year appreciation pay