Regional Lead - Project Manager, Direct Purchasing

Consigli Construction•Milford, MA

1d•$113,000 - $132,000

About The Position

The Arch Energy Direct Purchase Regional Lead - Project Manager (DPRL-PM) serves as a primary point of contact for regional stakeholders, including Regional Directors, Project Executives, Owners, OPMs, Developers, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors. The role oversees Direct Purchase responsibilities within a region and manages the full life cycle of project scopes and packages, including early engagement, purchasing, recommendations, awards, budgets, costs, schedules, risks, resources, quality, and safety, while providing exceptional customer service. The DPRL-PM oversees implementation of a Raving Fans action plan and plays a key role in business development through networking events, marketing initiatives, proposal preparation, and interviews. The role also represents Direct Purchase in the region and at external events, manages and mentors multiple team members, supports their performance evaluation and development, and leads the development and management of project profit opportunities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction-industry experience in full lifecycle purchasing, project management, or a similar role.
Strong communication skills.
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask and self-prioritize.
Intrinsic motivation and drive.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
Ability to review, understand, and support change management processes.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to understand contract conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
OSHA-10 certification.
OSHA-30 certification.
Proficiency with cost management software; Timberline and Sage are preferred.
Proficiency with scheduling software; Primavera P6 is preferred.
Proficiency with construction management software; Procore is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in early engagement during project preconstruction.
Provide initial Direct Purchase equipment budgetary and lead-time information to projects.
Define Direct Purchase scope demarcation, conduct constructability reviews, and confirm final scope.
Work with the project team and legal to identify project Owner flow-down requirements.
Identify Direct Purchase vendors.
Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
Coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs).
Review RFP responses and conduct descoping sessions.
Level bids, identify risks, and propose mitigation measures.
Prepare Direct Purchase recommendations and award material purchase orders.
Conduct project and vendor kick-off meetings.
Expedite, review, and coordinate comments on submittals and obtain approvals.
Release scopes and manage ongoing expediting.
Review updated project documentation and drawings to identify scope changes and manage changes as appropriate.
Coordinate equipment inspection and testing.
Coordinate equipment transportation and storage.
Coordinate vendor support for installation and start-up.
Coordinate warranty certificates and related work as needed.
Coordinate final For Record (FR) documentation.
Manage package close-out, lessons learned, and feedback.
Collect project feedback through Raving Fans.
Update systems to maintain accurate package status.
Manage package and regional Direct Purchase financials, including cost reporting, monthly requisitions, invoice review and approval, timely completion, requisition processes that maintain project cash flow, and proactive communication and resolution of issues.
Work with the wider Direct Purchase team to keep Standard Operating Procedures updated and fit for purpose.
Represent Direct Purchase and serve as its primary point of contact in the specified region, including attending regional meetings as appropriate.
Represent Direct Purchase and the wider Arch Energy / Consigli business at external events.
Mentor and manage multiple team members, evaluate performance, identify training needs, and conduct training and development.
Perform safety walks with field and safety staff and record observations.
Assist with preparation for and present at project pursuit interviews.
Lead development and management of optimal project profit opportunities.