What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Purchaser-Washington, D.C. position at Consigli?
Vacancy Name
Assistant Purchaser-Washington, D.C.
Vacancy No
VN404
Employment Type
Full-Time
Job Salary Range
Vacancy Location
Washington, D.C.
Key Responsibilities
Assistant Purchaser
Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
Interested in an outstanding opportunity to become part of a team with a stellar reputation as a community engaged Employer of Choice?
Established in 1905, Consigli has grown over the last 100 years from a local fourth generation family business into one of the largest construction managers and general contractors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. In 2018, we transitioned to 100-percent employee-ownership.
Nationally ranked as one of Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2021 and 2022 and as one of the Best Places to Work by the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, the Hartford Business Journal, and MaineBiz, our culture draws raw talent from college interns to seasoned veterans with substantial years of experience in their field. We credit empowerment, innovation and "thinking great" for our continual growth and success. Most important, we are thankful for our employees and are proud to have one of the most exciting project portfolios in the business.
Assistant Purchaser
The Assistant Purchaser is responsible for assisting in the hiring Subcontractors and Vendors for specific Consigli Construction projects. The assistant purchaser will be assigned and work collaboratively with members of the project team including the estimator and project manager, to complete this function on time and on budget. The individual will work with Consigli personnel and develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors through the prequalification, bid solicitation, and award processes. Additional responsibilities include risk analysis, writing subcontracts and material purchase agreements, conducting meetings with subcontractors and vendors, and other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
- General knowledge of the construction industry (documents, schedules, sub-contractor proposals, etc.).
- Analytical thinking. Ability to define concise trade package scopes of work prior to buying these packages.
- Ability to communicate in a firm, fair and professional manner, with Subcontractors & peers
- High sense of urgency with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Relationship building
- Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Ability in understanding and creating contracts
- Strong team player with a positive attitude
Required Skills
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Consigli provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
