A busy heavy and highway contractor is in search of an entry level Procurement Assistant to support our engineering department in our Old Bridge, NJ office. This position will require skills for assisting with contracts, bidding and pricing. Additionally, the role includes performing various administrative tasks to support the engineering department office operations, soliciting subcontractors and supplier.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has interest in longevity and desire for professional development.
The ideal candidate
· Must be detail oriented, possess strong analytical and reading skills.
Must be a team player with ability to work independently, multitask, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Must be well organized and maintain accurate records of project activities, costs and communications for permits, plans, projects.
Must have flexibility in work schedule when necessary to accommodate contract and bidding meetings.
· Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
· Send out solicitation/ RFQ, Internet based mass call out, follow up phone calls, maintain/update master list.
· Complete DBE paperwork for bid time.
· Assist in compiling and assembling construction bidding packages.
Find vendor for appropriate bid items, research internet/bid source.
· Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
Print/Circulate drawing, update plan sheet/spec.
Follow up on requests for information specs sections quantity.
· Computer skills are required; Excel, Adobe, knowledge of Blue Beam is a plus.
Knowledge of construction terminology and process is preferred.
· High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred or background/experience in Construction and/or Construction Management.
· Willing to train the right candidate
Benefits,
401k medical
Dental
Holidays
PTO
This is an in-office job.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has interest in longevity and desire for professional development.
The ideal candidate
· Must be detail oriented, possess strong analytical and reading skills.
Must be a team player with ability to work independently, multitask, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Must be well organized and maintain accurate records of project activities, costs and communications for permits, plans, projects.
Must have flexibility in work schedule when necessary to accommodate contract and bidding meetings.
· Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
· Send out solicitation/ RFQ, Internet based mass call out, follow up phone calls, maintain/update master list.
· Complete DBE paperwork for bid time.
· Assist in compiling and assembling construction bidding packages.
Find vendor for appropriate bid items, research internet/bid source.
· Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
Print/Circulate drawing, update plan sheet/spec.
Follow up on requests for information specs sections quantity.
· Computer skills are required; Excel, Adobe, knowledge of Blue Beam is a plus.
Knowledge of construction terminology and process is preferred.
· High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred or background/experience in Construction and/or Construction Management.
· Willing to train the right candidate
Benefits,
401k medical
Dental
Holidays
PTO
This is an in-office job.
- Experience
- Not required
- Employment
- Full-time
3170 Bordentown Avenue, Old Bridge, 08857, Old Bridge
AdministratorOld Bridge
Heavy and Highway Construcation • 11-50 Employees
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A busy heavy and highway contractor.
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