Assistant Purchasing Manager - Heavy Civil (Req #: 2026)

The Middlesex Corporation - Littleton, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Littleton, CO

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Assistant Purchasing Manager at The Middlesex Corporation plays a crucial role in the procurement process for materials, equipment, subcontracts, and temporary facilities necessary for construction projects. This position is integral to ensuring that all procurement activities align with the company's commitment to safety, quality, and excellence. The Assistant Purchasing Manager will be responsible for negotiating prices, delivery schedules, and credit terms with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring that all materials and services are acquired in a timely manner to meet project deadlines. In this role, the Assistant Purchasing Manager will actively promote safety policies and procedures, reporting any accidents or near-misses to uphold the company's core value of safety first. The position requires maintaining status updates for all projects, reviewing contract plans and specifications for accuracy, and collaborating with Project Management teams to ensure that materials are purchased and subcontracts awarded in accordance with project schedules. The Assistant Purchasing Manager will also coordinate the drafting of purchase orders and subcontracts, maintain Buyout Summaries to track purchasing activities, and evaluate vendors and subcontractors based on financial and performance ratings. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction, with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is essential, as is the ability to adapt to various personalities and management styles. The Assistant Purchasing Manager must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of interfacing effectively with field management teams. Strong negotiating and organizational skills, along with a commitment to professionalism and quality, are critical for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Comply with and actively promote all Safety policies and procedures, including reporting all accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
• Maintain status updates for all projects to ensure the timely acquisition of materials and/or services.
• Review contract plans and specifications for contractual and technical accuracy prior to requesting proposals.
• Meet with Project Management teams to ensure timely purchase of materials and award of subcontracts to meet project schedule requirements.
• Coordinate award of purchase orders and subcontracts with the Estimating and Project Management teams.
• Ensure that purchase orders and subcontracts are drafted properly and are complete.
• Maintain Buyout Summaries to properly track purchasing on each project.
• Evaluate all vendors and subcontractors for financial and performance ratings.
• Interview sales representatives and potential subcontractors to broaden supply sources.
• Act as a liaison with Vendors, Subcontractors, and the Accounts Payable Department.

Requirements

• Construction experience required.
• Field or Estimating experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and other graphics programs).
• Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Ability to interface with field management teams.
• Self-starter with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to the success of all team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity in all work.

Benefits

• 401k Savings Plan with 25% Company Match
• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Holidays
• FSA Voluntary Benefits
• Health Care Advocate
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training
• Team Member Referral Program