This is a dual Purchasing Specialist/Preconstruction Estimator role supporting the Company’s estimating department in the self-perform  space by executing the purchase  of specified products and/or services from qualified subcontractor or vendors within established Company policies and practices.

Reports to: Manager of Estimating

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

Purchasing-Specific Responsibilities:

• Determine and make recommendations for the best evaluated solution for the Company with respect to cost, schedule, commercial arrangements and other similar elements.
• Solicit and evaluate proposals for fabricated materials, mechanical equipment, and bulk commodities.
• Receive, evaluate, level, and recommend the best responsive proposal based on bid documents.
• Negotiate and issue Purchase Orders and Subcontracts.
• Coordinate the turnover of Vendor management responsibility to Operations upon the issuance of the Purchase Order or Subcontract.
• Develop key Vendor database for structural steel fabrication, piping fabrication, engineered equipment, and commodities (i.e., miscellaneous steel, pipe, valve, and fittings).
• Develop strategic relationships with key OEMs, supply houses, and fabricators.

Estimating-Specific Responsibilities:

• Identify, solicit, engage, evaluate proposals via a bid leveling comparison sheets, and recommend subcontractors and / or vendors for trades that Graycor does not self-perform (i.e., earthwork, structural concrete, electrical, insulation, coatings), support trades (i.e., scaffolding, NDE) and/or construction support equipment (i.e., operated cranes, equipment rentals) in support of self-perform estimates.
• Negotiate and issue Purchase Orders and Subcontracts.
• Coordinate the turnover of Vendor management responsibility to Operations upon the issuance of the Purchase Order or Subcontract.
• Develop key Vendor database for subcontractors (as listed above) and construction equipment to support self-perform opportunities.
• Develop strategic relationships with key OEMs, supply houses, and fabricators.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor level degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field required (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum five years of construction purchasing experience.
• Previous estimating experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and / or mechanical construction drawings.
• Ability to analyze and align vendor proposal to meet RFP requirements with little to no support; contract negotiation skills required.
• Proven experience of successfully soliciting and interpreting supplier proposal against construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) required; previous experience using Procore, InEight, WinEST, On Screen Takeoff estimating software is a plus.
• Any relevant licenses and certifications are a plus.
• Must possess excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while planning and executing timely, effectively, efficiently and accurately.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work in cross-functional teams as well as independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Willingness to travel as needed but not expected to exceed 10%.