Buyer/Expeditor

Tutor Perini•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Fisk Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Buyer/Expeditor to join our team in Houston, TX. About Fisk Electric: Since 1913, Fisk has been one of the nation’s leading providers for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems, structured cabling applications, integrated electronic security systems, and building technology solutions. We have gained experience on virtually every building type or unusual site condition in every region of the United States as well as the Middle East, Spain, the Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean. Notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, MGM Grand and City Center projects in Las Vegas, Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, Minute Maid Park in Houston and multiple airport expansions and data center projects. Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance. DESCRIPTION: As a Buyer/Expeditor at Fisk Electric, you will provide and coordinate administrative support services, including billing, collections, cash receipts, purchase orders, material delivery coordination, and related operational support. This role performs essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with Fisk’s values, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum of two years of secretarial, administrative, billing, purchasing, or related support experience.
Working knowledge of business procedures, letter and report formats, arithmetic, and administrative documentation.
Proficiency with computer systems, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and project/accounting systems; JDEdwards experience preferred.
Ability to type accurately and manage detailed records, files, billing documents, purchase orders, and vendor communication.
Strong communication, organizational, follow-up, and customer-service skills.
Ability to coordinate effectively with Project Managers, Accounting, Operations, vendors, suppliers, and clients.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit monthly progress billings using AIA G702/G703 forms and provide accurate Excel billings for T&M invoices.
Collect, track, and issue conditional and unconditional lien waivers.
Work with Project Managers and Accounting staff to update collection logs, monitor AR aging reports, and resolve invoice discrepancies.
Apply cash receipts for checks and ACH payments received.
Maintain organized filing systems that support quick identification, retrieval, and distribution of documents to Operations files, job sites, and Accounting.
Convert project submittments and material requisitions into accurate purchase orders in JDEdwards.
Obtain and compare supplier quotes for project materials, fixtures, and vendor volume requests.
Confirm vendor lead times, production schedules, shipping dates, and delivery requirements.
Coordinate hot-shot deliveries or freight transport directly to active job sites and troubleshoot supply chain delays, short shipments, or damaged goods.
Process day-to-day administrative items, support project closeout needs, continue expanding professional knowledge, and perform additional assignments as directed by supervisor.