SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Agent (Construction Manager at Risk - CMAR) will report directly to the Purchasing Manager, assisting in the overall procurement process for the company. Specifically locating sources of materials and subcontractors; evaluation of those sources to ensure they meet project requirements and minimum safety, quality, and financial metrics; develop project specific scopes of work/supply, initiate requests for proposals/bids to qualified sources, detailing the specific requirements of the requisition; then evaluate all proposals ensuring compliance to the instructions; and prepare deliverables for Client review.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

· 2+ years of industry experience as a Project Engineer/Manager or Technical sales
· AS or BS in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in construction or equivalent work/field/military experience.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NECESSARY:

· Have ability to analyze and filter critical data from construction, safety, and financial documents
· Ability to learn, adapt, and improve processes and responsibilities
· Possess strong communication and organizational skills
· Maintain attention to detail and high level of accuracy
· Be a team player but able to work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives
· Ability to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and project management/database software
· Minimal travel required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1.00 - $1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Indianapolis, IN 46260 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46260: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

· Interpret construction documents, contracts, plans, and specs.
· Develop scopes of work
· Prepare and evaluate Request for Proposals (RFP’s)
· Evaluate proposals and quotations and develop comparative bid tabs
· Analyze financial reports, safety logs, quality manuals, and other data
· Research and evaluate suppliers based on safety, price, quality, availability, reliability, capabilities, and reputation.
· Assist in commercial terms negotiations with supplier representatives
· Maintain positive and ethical relations with subcontractors and vendors/suppliers
· Support Bowen’s supplier prequalification database
· Coordinate with Estimating and Operations throughout the buyout cycle
· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned