Purchasing Agent - entry level (Tishman)

AECOM • New York, NY

8h • $31 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM Tishman is seeking a Purchasing Agent - entry level (Tishman) to be based at a client’s site in New York, NY.

Requirements

• Candidate must have completed Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Egineering, or similar technical fields of study.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Construction, Engineering or Design.
• Experience working for a large general contractor.
• Previous relevant internship experience.
• Exposure to other construction-based computer programs.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, and Outlook), as well as exposure to other construction-based computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning and coordination of sub-contractor activities within the area of responsibility.
• Assist in overseeing activities of construction crafts/trades within an assigned area of responsibility.
• Receives continual supervision and direction in the performance of assigned responsibility.
• Receives technical and operational direction from the assigned Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by Field Management.
• Assists with compliance of the AECOM Tishman safety program that creates a safe and healthy work environment on the jobsite.
• Work with document control systems, project management systems and other software or databases to keep information flow up-to-date and accurate including but not limited to updating drawings, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes and other documents as required.
• When requested, interfaces with client, architect, and design professionals to ensure compliance to design intent and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to building good communications between field management, project management, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and specialty contractors to ensure construction complies with plans, specifications, and company quality standards.
• Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
• Prequalify bidders and put together bidders' list to be sent to owner for approval
• Put together bid packages with all the riders in there (scope of work- list of drawings and specs- alternates/unit prices - bond forms- insurance document- MWBE/Local rider- safety rider and manual - logistics plan .
• Send out bid packages to qualified bidders and open bids when they are due.
• Attend walk-thrust in the field.
• Participate in scope review meetings, issue addenda for revisions of scope and pricing.
• Attend minorities' outreach events.
• Write award letter to the client once trade is awarded.
• Put together the contract once award letter is signed.
• Make sure to receive hard copies of bonds once contract is executed.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level