Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an Architecture Engineer & Construction Buyer- Construction Services to work on large-scale purchasing efforts for Architect/Engineering and Construction services.
*This is a hybrid role. The Architecture Engineer & Construction Buyer- Construction Services would need to be in the office 2-3 days per week and could work offsite the remaining days.
Work involves being responsible for setting up agreements and contracts for vendors from start to finish, including frequent contact with county departments and officials and frequent contact with Project Managers. Supervision is an aspect of this role, coordination may be required over purchases being handled by more than one staff member. Work is performed independently within established policies, procedures, and purchasing regulations, and is reviewed by superiors through conferences and reports.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Contract & Agreement Management: Manage the end-to-end setup of vendor agreements and contracts; process purchase orders and change orders efficiently.
- Specifications & Bidding: Assist in preparing moderately complex specifications; tabulate and analyze bids to recommend vendor awards.
- Requisition & Quoting: Review and approve requisitions; solicit both verbal and written quotations from various sources.
- Expediting & Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for using agencies, county officials, and vendors; expedite orders to ensure timely delivery and project progression.
- Compliance & Reporting: Maintain precise records and reports; adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
- Coordination: Provide oversight and coordination for purchases involving multiple staff members to ensure departmental alignment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Purchasing Expertise: Deep understanding of industry-approved purchasing, inspecting, and shipping methods, specifically regarding A/E and Construction commodities. Ex. Short-lists, RFPs, RFQs, IFBs
- Analytical Ability: Analyzing complex bid tabulations.
- Negotiation & Communication: Proven ability to meet and negotiate effectively with agencies and vendors; must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Ability to operate within formal purchasing regulations and compliance frameworks (including SOX controls).