Procurement Specialist - Mechanical / Process

Turner Construction Company · Boston, MA · 2 wk ago

On-sitePurchasing$80k–$110k/yrFull-time

About the role

SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company specializing in procurement services for major construction projects. Established over 20 years ago, we have a staff of 350+ professionals and offer comprehensive procurement services unmatched in the industry.

Responsibilities

Conduct procurement activities in support of project delivery and approved procurement strategies.
Review drawings and specifications, develop scopes of work, solicit bids, prepare bid tabulations, and coordinate procurement documentation for review and approval to support competitive sourcing efforts.
Perform SourceBlue (SB) competitive bid procurement process, conduct thorough bid evaluations and Best and Final Offers (BAFOs) processes for assigned projects, including Request for Questions/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) development, bid management, analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations.
Establish project-specific bidding procedures, prepare bid documentation, and review and address comments on bid lists.
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 identified during bid and procurement activities to SB Preconstruction leads.
Draft Recommendation of Award (ROA) documentation, including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and approved alternates for review and approval by SB Procurement and Preconstruction leads.
Submit purchase order requests following approved and executed Return on Assets (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 and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standardization efforts, and content development related to SB Procurement team processes.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Supply Chain, or related field of study, with 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.
Experience analyzing supplier proposals, including pricing, scope alignment, qualifications, and documenting procurement recommendations and coordination with project/precon teams.
Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment with 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.
Able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of impacts to procurement forecasts.
Project engineering skills to manage competing demands and meet established deadlines.
Familiar with basic lean concepts, and continuous improvement methods and tools.
Professional presentation delivery and written communication skills, able to anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately.
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications with intermediate Excel skills, familiar with SharePoint, and collaborative tools.
Limited travel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Benefits

Flexible benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end of year appreciation pay.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner Construction provides equal opportunity employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.