Construction and Inventory Specialist

Servpro•North Bethesda, MD

28d•$18 - $20

About The Position

SERVPRO of North Bethesda/Aspen Hill/Rossmoor is hiring a Construction and Inventory Specialist! Benefits SERVPRO of North Bethesda/Aspen Hill/Rossmoor offers: Competitive compensation - $18 - $20 per hour, promotion based on performance after 1 year of employment, and bonuses for referring new work Superior benefits - sick leave immediately and after 6 months of employment eligibility for 401K with company matching, vacation leave and paid holidays Career progression - to grow into a Construction Project Manager, and quarterly performance reviews Professional development - on-the-job training and paid training/certifications after 90 days of employment Health, Life, Vision and Dental available after 30 days of employment! As the Construction and Inventory Specialist , you will be responsible for managing a wide range of functions in ensuring that all materials and services required for construction projects are procured in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will work closely with project managers, vendors, and suppliers to identify needs, analyze pricing, negotiate contracts, and manage the procurement process. This position requires an individual with a strong background in purchasing and construction to contribute to the success of our organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field
3+ years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the construction industry
Strong knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and services
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly, occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance
Ability to climb ladders, work at ceiling heights, work in tight spaces (e.g., crawl spaces, attics)
Ability to repetitively push/pull/lift/carry objects
Ability to work with/around cleaning agents

Responsibilities

Establish customer relationship for construction services.
Educate customer on the construction process.
Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes.
Ensure that estimates meet client requirements.
Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project.
Research and identify potential vendors and suppliers, and evaluate their capabilities, pricing, and delivery terms.
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to prepare and submit purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.
Analyze quotes, proposals, and bids to make informed purchasing decisions.
Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades.
Work with Construction Managers to understand material requirements for construction projects.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions, ensuring favorable terms and pricing for the organization.
Review and compare pricing and quality of materials and services to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to budgetary guidelines.
Monitor vendor and supplier performance, resolving any issues or conflicts that may arise.
Develop and maintain an effective system to manage all inventory of tools, company assests and warehouse materials. This system should include a process to ensure accountability of all materials removed as well as the need to purchase additional materials.
Ensure that all employees have the necessary company provided tools assigned to them.
Ensure that all assets’ trucks maintain a standard stock of materials with company branding clearly identified. These assets should be replenished as needed.
Maintain an updated list of new tools to include a description of the tool with associated serial numbers.
Track materials needed and used, to ensure that construction supplies are fully utilized.
Monitor vehicle maintenance and schedule services when needed.
Conduct weekly inspections of the condition of vehicles. Monitor and report any damage.
Plan and execute the delivery of materials to job site.