Construction Procurement Manager

LMK Recruiting Solutions•New York, NY

About The Position

A well-established New York City general contractor specializing in ground-up and mid-rise residential construction is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing and subcontractor procurement from preconstruction through project completion. This leadership role supports multiple active NYC residential projects and directly affects project profitability, scheduling, and execution. The position requires strong knowledge of local subcontractor and supplier markets, contract negotiation, procurement scheduling, and cost control.

Requirements

Minimum 7–10 years of procurement or purchasing experience in commercial or residential construction.
Minimum 5 years of experience procuring work for NYC residential construction projects.
Demonstrated experience with ground-up multifamily residential construction, mid-rise residential buildings, concrete and structural steel construction, and interior fit-out and finish procurement.
Strong knowledge of the NYC subcontractor and supplier market.
Extensive experience negotiating subcontract agreements and major material purchases.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project scheduling.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and construction management software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Procore, Sage, Viewpoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Existing network of NYC subcontractors and material suppliers.
Experience working with union and non-union subcontractors.
Knowledge of NYC Building Code and local construction practices.
Familiarity with procurement for projects ranging from $10M–$150M.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement for multiple ground-up residential construction projects throughout NYC.
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project schedules.
Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier bids.
Negotiate subcontract agreements, purchase orders, pricing, and delivery schedules.
Build and maintain relationships with NYC subcontractors, vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers.
Ensure procurement supports project budgets and cost-control objectives.
Coordinate with Estimating, Project Management, Superintendents, Accounting, and Executive Leadership.
Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements to ensure complete procurement packages.
Identify qualified subcontractors and suppliers for each trade package.
Manage procurement logs and buyout schedules so materials and subcontractors are secured ahead of construction milestones.
Monitor long-lead items and proactively mitigate procurement risks.
Track material pricing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Resolve procurement issues involving substitutions, lead-time delays, and supply-chain challenges.
Review vendor performance and maintain a preferred subcontractor database.
Ensure subcontractors maintain required insurance, licensing, safety documentation, and compliance with NYC regulations.
Participate in value-engineering initiatives and identify cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality.
Assist with contract administration and change-order pricing as needed.
Support continuous improvement of procurement procedures and systems.