Construction Buyer
Spartan Investment Group, United States
Job Description
The Company
Spartan Construction Management, a division of Spartan Investment Group, is a full-scale design-build company established to execute self-storage development projects and beyond. In 2023, Spartan Investment group was listed as the 13th fastest growing real estate company in the US (#301 overall) and moved to the 36th largest self-storage operator. In line with this growth, Spartan Construction Management (SCM) has grown exponentially as a nationwide Construction Management firm and General Contractor constructing for both Spartan Investment Group and external clients. SCM is excited to grow its nationwide team of top professionals while adhering to our values of GRITT (Growth, Respect, Integrity, Tenacity, Transparency) and our core disciplines of Safety, Quality, Ownership, Professionalism, and Excellence.
Job Summary
As Spartan’s Construction Buyer, you will be in the corporate office supporting the construction group. This position will involve coordination with the Preconstruction and Construction teams to ensure all project buyouts are complete in accordance with the project requirements. The right candidate would be comfortable working with frontline managers, contractors, and executives. We need someone who is a leader, very detail oriented, a self-learner, a builder of processes, and comfortable maintaining a work-life balance in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
Requirements
Key Results
- Successful management of subcontractor solicitation and buyout for active construction subcontracts associated with the Preconstruction and Project Management department.
- Adhere and provide leadership/quality/improvement towards SCM's contract execution associated with subcontractors and executing scopes of work.
- Maintain integrity of key relationships associated with SCM vendors, suppliers and contractors.
Main Responsibilities
- Work with preconstruction group to build out procurement status reports.
- Coordinating with construction group to ensure material and labor meet project schedules
- Source suppliers and subcontractors and ensure they are qualified for the scope of work.
- Write scopes of work and compile bid packages for all construction divisions.
- Assist in coordinating projects from start to finish.
- Ensure all suppliers and subcontractors are insured prior to starting work.
- Input data into record keeping software amp; track project related items.
- Write and review contracts in alignment with company standards.
- Supports project documentation and coordinates documentation revisions and distributions.
- Prepares standard project status reports for project delivery team or work group, client, and management.
- Coordinates and schedules meetings and communication plan(s) regarding projects among team and/or client.
- Coordinates change orders, change directives (CD) and contemplative change notices (CCN) with consultants and vendors.
- Support the capital improvements group with subcontractor coordination, contract execution, invoicing, and administrative support in SCM’s construction management software, Procore.
- Processes documentation for project commitments (i.e. Agreements, Contracts, Work Authorizations, Purchase Orders).
- Sourcing bids from and vetting local subcontractors for cost, quality, performance.
- Prepares and reviews invoices and pay applications for processing in accordance with compliance requirements as per established governance of clients.
- Assists in project close-out procedures for all projects including arranging archiving of hard copy files; receipts of necessary close out/turnover documents; compliance with close-out checklist.
- Assists Project Manager in maintaining project metrics for SLA amp; KPI's.
- Work closely with project and construction management team to evaluate supplier performance indicators, invoices/billings, schedule, and budgets.
- Assist in annual planning and program build out of SOP’s.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Negotiation Ability to negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with the values and objectives of Spartan.
- Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to be tactful and articulate in stressful situation or with a variety of people from all backgrounds.
- Business Acumen General business knowledge and ability to ensure brand guidelines. Strong understanding of business revenue goals.
- Initiative Has a bias for action and is not afraid to be the first to speak up or take a fresh approach to something. Appreciates the trust and autonomy that comes with a macro-managed environment.
- Organization Able