SB Supply Chain Project Manager

Turner Construction•Saddle Brook, NJ

About The Position

SourceBlue, a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company, provides supply chain services for major construction projects. The Supply Chain Project Manager oversees the daily operations of one or more supply chain projects and coordinates product selection, deliveries, and subcontractor installations with internal SourceBlue teams. The role supports business development and preconstruction efforts, vendor sourcing and contracting, purchasing, project financials, and the delivery and closeout of procured equipment. The position is based in Saddle Brook, New Jersey; internal applicants may perform the role from any Turner office. Regular travel is required, and work takes place in construction sites, offices, and/or off-site venues, including office or remote settings.

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 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 and 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, with sound judgment and decision-making.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and collaborative tools.
Ability to travel regularly.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including navigating construction sites, regularly traveling short and long distances, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

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 and opportunities.
Support technical sales and preconstruction efforts, including client presentations, package reviews, estimates, and scheduling.
Partner with SourceBlue Preconstruction teams to assess logistics for products being estimated.
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 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, coordinate reviews with the Supply Chain Business Manager and National SourceBlue Supply Chain team, close bid processes, and communicate awards to vendors.
Coordinate vendor packages with project teams and subcontractors to communicate 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, analyze reports for adherence to budgets, and escalate findings as appropriate.
Manage project and vendor payment application processes and track receivables.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.