We are looking for a skilled Project Coordinator/Purchasing team member for our specialty construction operations to facilitate the smooth completion of construction projects. You will ensure that every construction site or job has an adequate and timely flow of materials and equipment.

A Project Coordinator/Purchasing agent must be a well-organized individual able to multitask. You should possess great communication skills and ability to solve problems. Experience in project management will be very useful as knowledge of basic purchasing and technical principles.

The goal is to administratively support the timely and cost-effective completion of construction projects.

Objective:

The Project Coordinator/Purchasing agent is responsible for facilitating completion of construction projects through ordering job material and equipment; administratively coordinating the mobilization and demobilization of jobs; providing administrative support to the Project Manager and Superintendents for each job; and inventory tracking of equipment, tools and materials.

Responsibilities:

· Determine, prepare and verify supply needs through technical details and schedules;

· Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications, pricing, and committed costs;

· Verify receipt of items via packing lists and JOF’s and resolve any shipment discrepancies with suppliers;

· Manage the orders of material and equipment to meet project requirements;

· Coordinate the delivery of supplies according to priorities and specifications;

· Resolve problems to speed up delivery of orders;

· Monitor inventory of supplies for different jobs or sites;

· Place orders when needed aiming for timely delivery and competitive price;

· Arrange the movement of material between locations;

· Maintain good relationships with suppliers and vendors;

· Keep accurate records.

Requirements:

· Proven experience as Purchasing/Expeditor Administrator or relevant position in a construction environment

· Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and filing systems

· Excellent communication and negotiation skills

· Well-organized with multi-tasking abilities

· Apt in problem-solving

· High school diploma and/or GED

· Ability to read, write, and speak English

· Employer conducts pre-employment background check and drug test.

Preferred Requirements:

• Able to read blueprints
• Multifamily Construction Experience
• Experience in project management
• Experience in Sage 100 Contractor
• Ability to understand technical specifications of material and equipment
• Bilingual in Spanish