Overview
S
aiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for a Pre-Construction Vendor Manager to join our team!
The Preconstruction Vendor Manager is responsible for sourcing vendors and securing market pricing to support competitive bid submissions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain reasonable familiarity with the project specifications to identify prospective vendor scopes and requirements and field general vendor queries.
- Work with the lead estimator to develop job-specific vendor strategies.
- Work with the lead estimator and Quantity Supervisor to create and distribute subcontractor bid packages.
- Coordinate with lead estimator and support staff to solicit and analyze bids from vendors.
- Confirm all vendor submissions are tracked, recorded, and filed as an electronic "quote book" for bidding purposes and for future distribution to the project manager if successful.
- Monitor bid solicitation process and supplement as needed to ensure proper vendor coverage (typically a minimum of 3 committed quotes unless agreed with the Preconstruction Director or Div. Manager).
- Assist in negotiating contract terms (NDA management, subcontract T's and C's, prime contract T's and C's).
- Coordinate with the Proposal Manager and lead estimator to confirm vendor-specific proposal requirements and assist as needed.
- Maintain existing- and develop new- relationships with subcontractors and material suppliers (vendors).
- Maintain a current and searchable database of vendors.
- Routinely qualify prospective subcontractors and suppliers (H&S manual and stats, service lines, geographical coverage, etc.).
- Solicit, record and disseminate vendor performance feedback from project sites.
- Perform estimating tasks to support company's bidding requirements as and when needed.
Qualifications
- Proficiency with all necessary technological tools, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint , and Outlook with the ability to use other software as necessary.
- Proficiency in Hard Dollar, Bid Build, Heavy Bid or similar construction estimating software.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera or similar construction scheduling software.
- Understanding of civil engineering design and construction methods and industry standards.
- Knowledge of mass grading and earthwork, stream restoration and rehabilitation, stormwater management, erosion control, and utility infrastructure requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to disseminate information effectively.
- Strong organizational and self-management skills.
- Attention to detail, good decision-making skills, and the ability to approach and handle problems strategically.
- Experience with job costing, scheduling and estimating contract changes.
- Ability to break down construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:- This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of procurement or project management experience on heavy civil construction projects, including excavation, earthwork, dirt work and underground utilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:- Works in an office environment at the Corporate office or in the field.
- May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field - hot and cold.
- May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites.
- Moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:- Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver's License with driving record that meets Saiia's risk management guidelines.
TRAVEL:- This position travels to various site locations, estimated travel requirement 25% of time.
What's in it for YouFinancial Wellbeing
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
- Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Family & Lifestyle
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
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