Assistant Purchasing Agent

Grunley Construction Company, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Jury duty leave

Vacation

Job summary

Grunley Construction Company, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking an Assistant Purchasing Agent to support the Purchasing Department in procuring subcontractors and professional services for company projects.

Ideal candidate has 1 year construction experience, knowledge of contracts, costs, scheduling and estimating, and possesses strong negotiation and decision-making abilities. Procore experience is a plus; must be a US citizen. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of construction industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• US Citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes of work by reviewing drawings, specs, requirements and safety protocols to determine obligations.
• Negotiate subcontracts, purchase orders and professional service agreements with bidders.
• Maintain project budgets and buyout logs through buyout and construction.
• Conduct bid scope reviews to ensure bids reflect equal scopes of work.

Skills

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Decision making

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

Job description

Brief Description

Grunley Construction is a leading general contractor specializing in high-profile commercial, institutional, and government projects in the DMV. With a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity, we deliver complex construction projects that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project exceeds client expectations. Join us and be part of a company that values professional growth, teamwork, and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The Assistant Purchasing Agent is responsible for assisting the Purchasing Department in procuring subcontractors and professional services related to necessary construction trades able to perform construction duties on all company projects.

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Requirements

Required Experience

The Assistant Purchasing Agent requires one (1) year of experience working in the construction industry, with background knowledge of:

• Contracts, Costs, Scheduling, & Estimating.
• Construction means and methods.
• General knowledge of the overall operations of a general contracting company.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with Procore.
• Estimating or purchasing experience.

Preferred Skills

• Must possess strong team building, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to make a decision.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit.

Must be a US Citizen.

Summary

Functions/Responsibilities

Develop scopes of work

• Examine and interpret drawings, specifications, technical requirements, logistics, schedule, qualifications, general requirements and conditions, and other Prime Contract and Grunley safety requirements to determine contractual obligations and flow down requirements.
• Review details for practicality of Construction, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Prepare after bid contract scope packages for Lump Sum, Unit Price, Design/Build, and CMc contracts.

Negotiate Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, and Professional Service Agreements

• Solicit subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Prepare for distribution of subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and professional service agreements and associated Prime Contract Documents and exhibits.
• Conduct in person and over the phone scope review meetings with competitive bidders to ensure bids are based on equal scopes of work.
• Verifies proper subcontractor and supplier scopes prior to and during negotiation.
• Make appropriate award decisions in Grunley Construction Company’s interest.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintain project budget and buyout logs and track the budget through buyout and construction.

Manage Risk

• Perform interviews of potential subcontractors and vendors and adequately document for future use.

Our benefits package is designed to support employee well-being and financial security, including employer-sponsored health and life insurance, paid time off for sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, jury duty, and vacation, and retirement options like 401(k) plans. Other compensation opportunities may include overtime and bonuses. Comprehensive benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process; benefit eligibility is determined by tenure, position and/or plan documents. The salary range for this role will be $75,000.00-$105,000.00.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 240-399-6162 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.