SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects since 2001. With a staff of 350 dedicated professionals and ~$1B in equipment and materials procured annually, we provide Clients with comprehensive supply chain services that are unmatched in the industry today.
Internal Applicants This position can be performed from any Turner office.
Position Description Overall responsibility for the management of the Procurement Department. Reports to Preconstruction Manager or General Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Lead develop and manage the procurement staff, including completing performance evaluations. • Manage the subcontractor prequalification process. • Oversee the maintenance of the master subcontractor list. • Interact and maintain close contact with the subcontractor market to monitor subcontractor workloads and watch trends and market conditions. • Foster and enhance subcontractor relationships. • In conjunction with Community Affairs Department, conduct subcontractor outreach for small minority women-owned and disadvantaged businesses (MWDBE).
Maintaining Ongoing Communication Maintain ongoing communication with project staff with regard to subcontractor performance. Participate in and assist with presentations and proposals. Work hand-in-hand with Estimating and Operations in developing and implementing bidding strategies when assembling competitive bids and proposals. Assist Operations in creating the General and Specific Conditions safety requirements and scope requisitions for each project to ensure that the scope, schedule, MWDBE requirements, insurance, and bonding requirements are clearly defined for the bidders. Examine the plans and specifications for any deficiencies, construction issues, and technical questions, and refer any findings to the Project Engineer.
Enforcing Company Standards Enforce Turners standards of safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, QA/QC, ethics, and core values as set forth in the Companys policies. Develop a comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of the contract documents to ensure all procurement requirements within scope are accomplished within budget.
Establishing the Procurement Schedule Establish and/or work with the job staff in establishing the procurement schedule of the job. Oversee and manage the bid negotiation and award processes for all subcontractors and vendors. Receive bids, prepare spreadsheets, conduct scope review meetings with competitive bidders with Operations staff in attendance as required to confirm that bidders have complied with scope requirements, alternates, and unit pricing, manpower schedules, and logistics plans, MWDBE requirements, insurance, and bonding requirements, and any other project-specific requirements.
Evaluating Subcontractors Evaluate available subcontractors to determine optimal selection for the project. Produce Subcontractor Approval Requests (SARs) and submit for further approval. Work with Operations to manage subcontractor failures, claims, liens, surety issues, etc. Prepare and issue subcontracts and follow up for timely execution of the subcontract. Other project-specific items that must be submitted to complete the subcontract process, receipt of insurance certificates, Payment and Performance (P&P) bonds, and any other necessary documents.
Maintaining Insurance and Bonds Maintain current insurance certificates, bonds, and consent of surety for reserve reductions, off-site material payments, and final payments.
Conducting Subcontractor Evaluations Conduct subcontractor evaluations at project completion in conjunction with Operations.