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Purchasing Manager

Clark Construction Group
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

As a Purchasing Manager, you will join the Project Development Group and contribute to the winning effort of negotiating and awarding subcontracts on large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the timely award and execution of subcontracts that encompass the full scope of work necessary to build projects of all sizes and levels of complexity

Ensures trade budget goals are met or exceeded through effective subcontract negotiation

Ensures contractual obligations to Project Owners are incorporated into subcontracts (flow-down provisions, labor compliance, small business, etc)

Develops and maintains strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Effectively analyzes and documents subcontractor capabilities (past performance, financial strength, bonding, etc)

Works with the Project Delivery Teams, National Purchasing Director, Legal Department, and Contracts Management Groups on behalf of Regional Executives to negotiate / resolve subcontract terms and conditions

Trains and leads purchasing assistants and project team on Clark's purchasing process

Supports new work acquisition by developing procurement plans, technical proposal responses, etc

Interfaces with Senior Management, Preconstruction Department, Project Teams, Risk Management, Legal, Contracts Management Group

Manages purchasing process on multiple projects at one time

Facilitate public and qualifications-based selection processes with an understanding of legal and regional requirements

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities, and experience

5 years of relevant work experience

Estimating and purchasing experience required

Strong understanding of the construction industry and subcontract agreements

Able to negotiate terms and contract amount

Well organized and detail-oriented

Self-starter and able to work independently

Understanding of local subcontractor community

Familiar with compliance issues

Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence : self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people / teams and followership, sets direction, and executes

C lark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health / dental / vision benefits, paid time off, retirement / 401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP / Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range i s $78,000-156,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

LI-KS1

Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States.

Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live.

With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach.

Learn more about Clark Construction () .

There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together.

Learn more about careers at Clark () .

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). The Know Your Rights poster is available here : Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) () and the Pay Transparency policy is available here : Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination () .

Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail leaveofabsence@clarkconstruction.com or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.

Employment Information

Construction work requires strenuous physical activity. The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing several flights of stairs or ladders uninterrupted, working at extensive heights, lifting 50 pounds, repetitive lifting, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, working outdoors as required, seeing with clarity (naturally or with correction), having accurate depth perception and acceptable peripheral vision, and hearing sufficiently (naturally or with correction) to respond to verbal instruction, warning bells, and alarms.

Without eliminating ANY of the above essential functions, are you able to fully perform all job duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform any of the essential functions listed above, you must contact Human Resources immediately at (240) 653-2364

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.

Salary : $78,000 - $156,000

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