What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project/Purchasing Coordinator - Residential Construction position at Crawford Thomas Recruiting?
Purchasing Agent, Residential Construction - Deland, FL
Salary: $55- $70k Base Bonus
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8–4:30pm (On Site)
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Purchasing & Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team in a growing residential building construction company. This position will play a critical role in ensuring the timely procurement of materials, coordinating project logistics, and supporting the project management team to ensure smooth operations throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing Responsibilities: Material Procurement: Source and purchase construction materials, tools, and equipment required for residential building projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality. Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating prices, delivery schedules, and terms. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, track material usage, and reorder supplies as necessary to prevent project delays. Cost Control: Maintain project budgets for purchasing and ensure all materials and supplies are within financial guidelines. Order Management: Prepare purchase orders, track order status, and verify that all items are delivered on time and in good condition. Project Coordination Responsibilities: Project Scheduling: Assist project managers in developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring timely completion of each phase of construction. Documentation: Ensure accurate record-keeping of contracts, purchase orders, change orders, delivery receipts, and other essential project documents. Logistics Coordination: Organize and track the delivery of materials to the construction site, coordinating with suppliers, vendors, and the construction team to ensure timely arrivals. Communication: Act as the point of contact between the purchasing team, project managers, construction workers, and external suppliers. Problem Solving: Address any issues related to material shortages, delivery delays, or quality concerns, working closely with suppliers and vendors to resolve promptly. Project Tracking: Monitor the progress of construction projects, identify potential delays or issues, and work proactively to ensure that project milestones are met. Skills & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or project coordination in a construction environment. Knowledge of Construction Materials: Familiarity with the types of materials used in residential building projects and their suppliers. Technical Skills: Proficient in project management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams. Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and excellent time management skills. Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and resolve issues quickly, particularly in a fast-paced construction environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with budgeting and cost management in construction projects. Knowledge of construction scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera). Familiarity with construction safety regulations and procedures. About the Company:
Our dedication to excellence has allowed us to grow over the past 20 years. Why? Because we continue to see every job as one of importance and have recognized the need to complete each project on time and on budget. We are there from start to finish - We are the best at what we do!
Salary: $55- $70k Base Bonus
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8–4:30pm (On Site)
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Purchasing & Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team in a growing residential building construction company. This position will play a critical role in ensuring the timely procurement of materials, coordinating project logistics, and supporting the project management team to ensure smooth operations throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing Responsibilities: Material Procurement: Source and purchase construction materials, tools, and equipment required for residential building projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality. Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating prices, delivery schedules, and terms. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, track material usage, and reorder supplies as necessary to prevent project delays. Cost Control: Maintain project budgets for purchasing and ensure all materials and supplies are within financial guidelines. Order Management: Prepare purchase orders, track order status, and verify that all items are delivered on time and in good condition. Project Coordination Responsibilities: Project Scheduling: Assist project managers in developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring timely completion of each phase of construction. Documentation: Ensure accurate record-keeping of contracts, purchase orders, change orders, delivery receipts, and other essential project documents. Logistics Coordination: Organize and track the delivery of materials to the construction site, coordinating with suppliers, vendors, and the construction team to ensure timely arrivals. Communication: Act as the point of contact between the purchasing team, project managers, construction workers, and external suppliers. Problem Solving: Address any issues related to material shortages, delivery delays, or quality concerns, working closely with suppliers and vendors to resolve promptly. Project Tracking: Monitor the progress of construction projects, identify potential delays or issues, and work proactively to ensure that project milestones are met. Skills & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or project coordination in a construction environment. Knowledge of Construction Materials: Familiarity with the types of materials used in residential building projects and their suppliers. Technical Skills: Proficient in project management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams. Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and excellent time management skills. Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and resolve issues quickly, particularly in a fast-paced construction environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with budgeting and cost management in construction projects. Knowledge of construction scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera). Familiarity with construction safety regulations and procedures. About the Company:
Our dedication to excellence has allowed us to grow over the past 20 years. Why? Because we continue to see every job as one of importance and have recognized the need to complete each project on time and on budget. We are there from start to finish - We are the best at what we do!
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000
