Assistant Procurement Manager

Elmington; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmington Construction, a Nashville-based general contractor, seeks a Construction Assistant Procurement Manager to support project teams with contract administration, budgets, and specifications. You will handle buyout processes, create project templates, and review subcontractor documents to ensure compliance and quality.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in construction, a construction/engineering degree or equivalent experience, and familiar with Procore and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction or engineering related program preferred, not required with strong experience.
• 1+ year in construction industry experience.
• Experience reading blueprints and interpreting documents across disciplines.
• Experience with estimating and/or project management.
• Familiarity with Procore and Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with contract administration per plans, budgets and specs.
• Manage buyout processes, kickoff meetings and master buyout log.
• Create and manage subcontract and PO templates per project.
• Review and approve all subcontracts and purchase orders before issue.
• Assist VP with subcontract templates, negotiations and related matters.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction and Pre-Development teams as needed.
• Adhere to EC policies and guide new team members on processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Deadline-driven

Time management

Initiative

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elmington Construction is a Nashville-based general contractor and construction management company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services with a partnership approach. We specialize in affordable and multi‑family housing and have completed 36 projects with 17 more under construction in states across the US.

Our experienced leadership team understands market dynamics and has refined our processes to minimize typical construction conflicts, delivering exceptional results that provide clients confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey with the Elmington family.

All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington Construction.

Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Construction Assistant Procurement Manager at Elmington Construction, you will support our project teams by providing contract administration services for our projects according to their plans, schedules, budgets, quality expectations, selections, and specifications, with the right attitude, courtesy, and professionalism as it relates to our team, subcontractors, and customers.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively and timely in both verbal and written form
• Work effectively with others as a team member
• Demonstrates the ability to solve problems
• Takes responsibility for assigned tasks and them to completion
• Meet deadlines with little oversight or supervision
• Demonstrate strong time management skills to handle a heavy workload and multiple tasks concurrently
• Demonstrate drive and initiative in performance of duties
• Meet deadlines and honor commitments made to others

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages teams to ensure that risk management, best value pricing, best subcontractor selection, and best practices are implemented in buyout.
• Conducts buyout kickoff meetings and weekly check‑ins with project teams and manages the master buyout log.
• Creates and manages project‑specific subcontract, short form, and purchase order templates for each project.
• Creates project‑specific contract exhibits for each project.
• Reviews and approves every subcontract, short form, and purchase order prior to issuing to the subcontractor or vendor.
• Assists the VP of Support Services with outside legal counsel on subcontract templates, subcontract negotiations, and miscellaneous contract‑related matters.
• Coordinates with Preconstruction and Pre‑Development teams as needed to support project objectives.
• Demonstrates adherence to EC policies and processes and provides guidance to new team members on EC policies and processes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day‑to‑day.

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a construction or engineering related program is preferred, but not required if experience levels are high
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in the construction industry
• Experience with blueprint reading and document interpretation for all design disciplines
• Experience in estimating and/or project management
• Experience with technology required for the role including Microsoft office programs and Procore

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.

THE ELMINGTON CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

At Elmington Construction, we foster an entrepreneurial mindset, compensating for the value our team members bring to the table. We provide an environment that encourages room for advancement and career succession, recognizing and rewarding contributions to our collective success. With a team collaboration ethos, constant improvement is not just encouraged but embedded in our culture, offering autonomy to individuals who thrive on innovation.

EEO STATEMENT

Elmington Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.