SB Supply Chain Specialist

Turner Construction

About The Position

The SB Supply Chain Specialist provides procurement services for assigned SourceBlue clients and projects in accordance with contract documents. The role reviews procurement packages and construction documents for compliance, coordinates with project stakeholders and vendors to resolve issues, manages bids, submittals, purchase orders, budgets, change orders, project reporting, and close-out records. The position also includes project-site and vendor-factory visits to understand product development and project use. The role regularly involves work at construction sites, office locations, and off-site venues, with occasional work in an office or remote setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Supply Chain, or a related field, with at least 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Broad knowledge of construction products, such as architectural, mechanical, and electrical products.
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and construction accounting procedures.
Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Knowledge of estimating and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative document analysis.
Ability to work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of contracts and requirements.
Project management skills to manage competing demands and meet established deadlines.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodology.
Professional presentation and delivery, and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and collaborative tools.
Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the role, including frequent mobility and travel, and lifting up to 15 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Provide procurement services as defined by contract documents for assigned SourceBlue clients and projects.
Review contract documents, equipment, and procurement packages for compliance with drawings and specifications.
Identify, address, and resolve procurement issues with architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, and owner representatives.
Understand and adhere to established project budgets.
Manage project submittals and shop drawings, assess conformance to contract specifications, and resolve interpretation conflicts.
Schedule and manage vendor coordination, preconstruction, and submittal review meetings to support consistent communication and project schedules.
Review project scopes of work, coordination matrices, and vendor bid response forms.
Receive and level vendor bids and cross-check them against project documents for technical compliance.
Negotiate, document, and manage change-order requests with vendors and clients.
Analyze estimates for vendor requests, approvals, and conflict resolution, and submit them to a supervisor for approval.
Develop purchase orders, track vendor requirements, and communicate requirements to the centralized SourceBlue team.
Develop and maintain project reports and logs, including budget, cost, equipment tracking, change-order, and close-out records.
Perform or contribute to project close-out, ensuring contract compliance and preparing records such as RFIs, warranties, as-builts, O&Ms, attic stock, and spare parts.
Conduct project-site and vendor-factory visits to learn about product development and project use.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.