SB Supply Chain Project Manager

Turner Construction Company•Saddle Brook, NJ

About The Position

SourceBlue, a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company, provides supply chain services and has purchased materials and equipment for major construction projects since 2001. The SB Supply Chain Project Manager project-manages the daily operations of one or more supply chain projects, coordinating product selection, deliveries, and subcontractor installations with internal SourceBlue teams. The role supports business development and preconstruction efforts, works with vendors and project teams, and manages purchasing, submittals, delivery, financial reporting, and payment processes. The position is based in Saddle Brook, New Jersey; internal applicants may perform it from any Turner office. Regular travel and work at construction sites, offices, and off-site venues are required.

Requirements

At least 8 years of commercial construction experience.
Expertise in electrical, mechanical, or finished-product technical knowledge.
Experience in the commercial construction industry and knowledge of the regional market, 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 and 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 a complex environment in a timely manner.
Advanced presentation and delivery skills, with the ability to anticipate audience needs and tailor communications appropriately.
Process and critical-thinking skills, sound judgment, and decision-making ability.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and collaborative tools.
Ability to travel regularly.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing stairs and ladders, navigating active construction areas, frequent mobility and travel, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience are also noted.

Responsibilities

Participate in discussions with SourceBlue and Turner Business Unit Business Development teams and project leadership about client prospects and opportunities to secure SourceBlue business.
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 product logistics for estimating.
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 with 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, owner staff training, 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 applications and track receivables.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.