Construction Procurement Specialist at Unified Business Technologies Inc

Troy, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Subcontractor Qualification, Vendor Management, Cold Calling, Outreach, Relationship Development, Coordination, Negotiation, Data Tracking, Prequalification, Onboarding, Database Maintenance, Proposal Collection, Strategy Development, Data Entry, Documentation

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

Description The Construction Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and securing subcontractors and vendors to support awarded contracts and competitive bid submissions. This role requires proactive outreach, cold calling, vendor relationship development, and coordination with internal project teams to ensure subcontractor coverage across multiple trades and geographic locations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, persistent, detail-oriented, and comfortable making high-volume outreach calls to identify qualified trade partners. Key Responsibilities Conduct high-volume cold calling and outbound outreach to subcontractors across multiple trades (electrical, HVAC, concrete, civil, roofing, mechanical, etc.). Identify, prequalify, and onboard subcontractors for commercial, federal, and industrial construction projects. Source subcontractors in new geographic regions to support project mobilization. Maintain and expand a subcontractor database including licensing, insurance, bonding, and certifications. Request and collect pricing proposals, scopes of work, and capability statements. Coordinate with Estimators and Project Managers to ensure subcontractor coverage aligns with project requirements. Track outreach efforts, bid coverage, and subcontractor engagement metrics. Support supplier diversity initiatives when applicable (small business, minority-owned, veteran-owned, etc.). Negotiate preliminary pricing and availability with subcontractors. Assist in developing procurement strategies for hard-to-fill trades or remote project locations. Requirements 2+ years of experience in construction procurement, recruiting, subcontractor coordination, or related field. Experience cold calling and conducting high-volume outbound outreach. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Required Computer Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ability to track data using spreadsheets and CRM systems. Comfortable navigating online databases and government procurement systems (SAM.gov, state bid boards, etc.). Strong data entry and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting federal construction contracts (USACE, NAVFAC, NPS, DoD, etc.). Understanding of FAR/DFARS requirements. Knowledge of construction trades and scopes of work. Familiarity with subcontract agreements and compliance documentation. Experience working with bonded subcontractors.

Responsibilities

The specialist is tasked with sourcing, qualifying, and securing subcontractors and vendors to support awarded contracts and competitive bid submissions across various trades and locations. This involves proactive outreach, relationship development, and close coordination with internal project teams to ensure necessary coverage.