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Purchasing Agent I

Gilbane Building Company, Richmond, VA, United States


Overview Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Purchasing Agent I to assist with the pre- and post-bid process on one or more projects.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly.

You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence.

A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results.

You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

Assists with the bid list for a project including creation, outreach, and interest generation

Assists in processing bid documents to ensure compliance with contract requirements from Project Manual through bid supplements

Participates in pre-bid conferences; attends scope review meetings and write minutes

Assists with preparing and entering contracts to ensure compliance with contract and project requirements

Assists in tracking and monitoring the Diverse Owned Small Business (DOSB) utilization process and identify risk areas

Assists in maintaining Purchase and Award Schedule

Qualifications Experience / Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field

1-3 years of purchasing and/or construction experience

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and company platforms

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and outside representatives

Ability to comprehend drawings, specifications, scopes of work, bids, and all other part of a bid package

Ability to maintain procurement records and reports

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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