Construction Supply Chain Project Manager

Turner Construction • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Project manage daily operations of one or more supply chain projects and coordinate product selection, deliveries, and subcontractor installations with internal SourceBlue teams. The role supports business development and preconstruction efforts, helps assess product logistics and estimates, and manages vendor procurement activities from bid development through award and purchase orders. It also coordinates vendor packages with project teams and subcontractors, tracks submittals and deliveries, and oversees equipment start-up, owner training, warranties, and record documents. The position manages project budgets, financial reporting, vendor payment applications, and receivables, while following purchasing, risk management, and company safety policies. Regular travel and work at construction sites, office locations, and off-site venues are required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of commercial construction experience.
• Expertise in electrical, mechanical, or finished-product technical knowledge.
• Experience in the commercial construction industry and knowledge of regional markets, competition, and industry trends.
• Negotiation and interpersonal relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage others.
• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, general and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and accounting and cost-control procedures.
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage high volumes of work and move projects forward in complex environments in a timely manner.
• Advanced presentation and delivery skills, including anticipating audience needs and tailoring communications appropriately.
• Process and critical-thinking skills and sound judgment in decision-making.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and collaborative tools.
• Regular travel.
• Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists as a passenger, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Ability to perform duties involving sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling objects, tools, or controls, reaching, talking, and hearing.
• Ability to remain mobile and travel short and long distances using a variety of conveyances.
• Ability to work regularly at construction sites, office locations, and off-site venues.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discussions with SourceBlue and Turner Business Unit Business Development teams and project leadership about client prospects to secure SourceBlue business opportunities.
• Support technical sales efforts for Business Development and Pre-Construction, including client presentations, package reviews, estimates, and scheduling.
• Partner with SourceBlue Preconstruction teams to assess logistics for estimating products.
• Maintain compliance with purchasing and risk management policies and procedures.
• Develop project-specific scopes of work for product vendors and review them with the SourceBlue National Supply Chain team.
• Develop bid packages and issue them to vendors; analyze vendor bids against contract requirements and prepare bid analysis spreadsheets for project team review.
• Solicit vendor product pricing for project estimates and budgets.
• Assess vendor contract terms for specified packages, coordinate review by the Supply Chain Business Manager and National SourceBlue Supply Chain team, close the bid process, and communicate awards to vendors.
• Coordinate vendor packages with project teams and subcontractors to convey the full scope of procured equipment.
• Solicit, develop, draft, and route vendor purchase orders.
• Create, update, and maintain purchasing and submittal logs.
• Manage vendor submittals, factory testing, product delivery, equipment start-up, equipment training for owners’ staff, warranties, and record documents for purchased equipment.
• Manage project budgets and financial reporting; interpret and analyze reports for adherence to budget and escalate findings as appropriate.
• Manage project and vendor payment application processes and track receivables.
• Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed