Job Description
Our customer is seeking a Construction Purchasing Agent II with hands-on experience in both residential and commercial construction, including high-rise, hotel, military, and subdivision projects. The ideal candidate has worked on projects valued at $10M and up, and is comfortable managing full-cycle procurement from design planning through final build-out.
This role supports turnkey ground-up developments in Texas. You’ll collaborate with developers, PMs, and estimators to manage budgeting, scheduling, trade buyout, and vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead procurement efforts for projects, with a focus on $10M+ budgets.
• Review construction plans, specs, and contracts to determine purchasing needs.
• Issue and manage purchase orders; ensure timely procurement and delivery.
• Develop and issue RFPs; manage bid packages, bid leveling, and vendor selection.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage vendor onboarding, prequalification, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with legal on NDAs and vendor agreements.
• Align procurement with project schedules and budgets; track long-lead items.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to optimize pricing and service levels.
• Analyze market trends and pricing data for cost forecasting and risk management.
• Collaborate with estimating and PM teams on budgeting, scheduling, and trade buyout.
• Work across all trades, including specialty scopes like concrete, renovation, and DOD/Army Corps projects.
• Use tools like Excel, Procore, Smartsheet (P6) for procurement tracking and reporting.
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Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of purchasing and estimating experience in construction.
• Experience with both residential and commercial projects.
• Proven success managing procurement for $10M+ construction projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement, trade relations, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet-based budgeting.
• Familiarity with construction documents, codes, and terminology.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with CSI Division 01–49 cost codes.
• Background in volume building and equity-driven projects.
• Proficiency in Procore, Smartsheet (P6), and Sage CRE.
• Spanish language skills.
• CPSM certification.
• Experience with DOD/Army Corps projects is a strong plus.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.