Construction Procurement Agent I, II, Senior
About The Position
ISEC is seeking Construction Procurement Agents at all levels to join our Bothell office. Whether you’re just starting your construction career or you’re a seasoned Project Engineer ready to take on exciting new opportunities, we encourage you to apply. Position Summary Responsible for purchasing materials and coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services to assist in the successful bidding and execution of projects. Requests bids then analyses vendor pricing and capacity, to meet budget and project requirements, negotiating if necessary. Presents recommendations to project teams and prepares contracts for the work.
Requirements
- Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers
- Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)
- Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers
- Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner
- Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do
- Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful
- Positive attitude
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Efficient written and verbal communication skills
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented
- This position requires permanent authorization to work in the United States. ISEC does not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Responsibilities
- Review specifications and architectural drawings to confirm scope of work, including material and labor requirements
- Request quotes, analyze pricing and compliance, prepare contracts and process the required documentation
- Actively develops budgets, schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectives
- Work directly with estimators, CAD Technicians and Project Managers
- Interview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
- Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, or inventories
- Prepares engineering instructions for shop drawing process
- Clearly communicates schedules, risks, vendor conditions in the debriefing to the operations team
- Ensures that estimate is complete, and all risk is covered/mitigated. Account for any missing items in estimate
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- 401(k) program
- employee ownership through our ESOP program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
