BL Harbert International LLC

Construction Procurement Manager

BL Harbert International LLC • $70K — $95K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years in procurement or relevant fields
  • Experience with federal construction projects preferred
  • Understanding of vendor coordination and material tracking
  • Ability to manage equipment submittals and purchase orders
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Experience with ERP or procurement software preferred
  • Ability to read construction documents and interpret specifications

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate procurement for federal construction projects
  • Track long-lead equipment procurement to meet project timelines
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders to vendors
  • Manage equipment and material submittal packages for reviews
  • Monitor procurement schedules and equipment lead times
  • Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of materials
  • Maintain procurement logs and documentation for project teams

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a defined career path
  • Opportunity to work on federal construction projects
  • Collaborative team environment with a strong customer service focus
  • Potential for professional development and skill enhancement
  • Supportive of veteran and disability hiring practices
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities

  • Coordinate procurement activities for construction materials and equipment in support of federal construction projects
  • Lead tracking and coordination of long-lead equipment procurement activities to support project schedule milestones
  • Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders to vendors and suppliers
  • Coordinate and manage equipment and material submittal packages for client and engineering review
  • Monitor procurement schedules, manufacturing timelines, and equipment lead times
  • Follow up with vendors to ensure timely fabrication, shipment, and delivery of equipment and materials
  • Maintain procurement logs, tracking reports, and status updates for project teams
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to support project schedules and construction activities
  • Identify and communicate potential procurement or delivery delays and assist in developing mitigation strategies
  • Review vendor quotations, delivery schedules, and order confirmations for accuracy
  • Assist with expediting critical equipment and resolving procurement-related issues
  • Proactively identify procurement risks and develop recovery or mitigation plans for critical path materials and equipment
  • Support material receiving coordination and documentation as required
  • Maintain organized procurement records and documentation in accordance with project requirements


Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, construction administration, or project coordination
  • Experience supporting construction, MEP, or federal construction projects preferred
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes, vendor coordination, and material tracking
  • Experience managing equipment submittals and purchase order documentation
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents and equipment schedules is a plus
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and procurement requirements
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Experience with ERP systems, procurement software, or project management platforms preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment


Desired Experience

  • Federal construction projects (USACE, NAVFAC, VA, GSA, DoD, etc.)
  • Mechanical and electrical equipment procurement
  • Long lead equipment tracking and expediting
  • Construction scheduling coordination
  • Vendor and subcontractor management


Skills & Competencies

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong follow-up and coordination skills
  • Ability to work independently and proactively
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Problem-solving and schedule management abilities
  • Team-oriented mindset with strong customer service approach


Position Type - Full-Time

Location - BLHI Corporate - Birmingham or Huntsville

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

B. L. Harbert International is an EOE/Vets/Disabilities

About BL Harbert International LLC

B.L. Harbert International, LLC, is a construction company based in Birmingham, Alabama, that was founded in 2000 by Billy L. Harbert, as a division of Harbert Corporation. B.L. Harbert has two main operating divisions, the U.S. Division and the International Division. The U.S. Division is further divided into the following divisions: commercial, healthcare, federal, and civil/industrial. They undertake the preconstruction, general construction, construction management, and design-build services of office buildings, condominiums, institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, churches, industrial facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants. BL Harbert employed over 8,000 people around the world as of 2021. Much of the firm's business is in the form of federal government contracts for embassy construction projects abroad, the largest of these in cumulative contract value being U.S. Embassy Beirut, U.S. Embassy New Delhi, U.S. Consulate Erbil, and Guatemala City. In 2019 the company was ranked the 90th largest contractor in the country by Engineering News-Record. They are also one of the top 100 contractors for the US government. The company has additional U.S. offices in: Atlanta, Charleston, Houston, Huntsville, Oxford, Nashville and Washington D.C. The company has international offices in: London, Dubai, and Istanbul.
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