Buyer/Expeditor

Fisk Electric Company; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisk Electric Company in Houston, TX is seeking a Buyer/Expeditor to join our team. You will provide and coordinate administrative support across billing, purchases, material delivery, and project documentation.

You will prepare monthly progress billings using AIA forms, track liens, work with project managers and accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies, and convert submittals into purchase orders in JDEdwards. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of two years of secretarial, administrative, billing, purchasing, or related support experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and accounting systems; JDEdwards experience preferred.
• Ability to type accurately and manage detailed records, files, billing documents, purchase orders, and vendor communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate administrative support services, including billing, collections, cash receipts, purchase orders, material delivery coordination, and related operational support.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress billings using AIA G702/G703 forms and provide accurate Excel billings for T&M invoices.
• Collect, track, and issue conditional and unconditional lien waivers.
• Work with Project Managers and Accounting staff to update collection logs, monitor AR aging reports, and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Apply cash receipts for checks and ACH payments received.
• Maintain organized filing systems that support quick identification, retrieval, and distribution of documents to Operations files, job sites, and Accounting.
• Convert project submittals and material requisitions into accurate purchase orders in JDEdwards.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotes for project materials, fixtures, and vendor volume requests.
• Confirm vendor lead times, production schedules, shipping dates, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate hot-shot deliveries or freight transport directly to active job sites and troubleshoot supply chain delays, short shipments, or damaged goods.
• Process day-to-day administrative items, support project closeout needs, continue expanding professional knowledge, and perform additional assignments as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Typing

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma

Tools

JDEdwards

Job description

Fisk Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Buyer/Expeditor to join our team in Houston, TX.

About Fisk Electric

If it’s electric, Fisk Electric Company has it covered

Since 1913, Fisk has been one of the nation’s leading providers for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems, structured cabling applications, integrated electronic security systems, and building technology solutions.

During our storied history, we have gained experience on virtually every building type or unusual site condition in every region of the United States as well as the Middle East, Spain, the Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, MGM Grand and City Center projects in Las Vegas, Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, Minute Maid Park in Houston and multiple airport expansions and data center projects.

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

DESCRIPTION

• As a Buyer/Expeditor at Fisk Electric, you will provide and coordinate administrative support services, including billing, collections, cash receipts, purchase orders, material delivery coordination, and related operational support.


• This role performs essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with Fisk’s values, policies, and procedures.


• Prepare and submit monthly progress billings using AIA G702/G703 forms and provide accurate Excel billings for T&M invoices.


• Collect, track, and issue conditional and unconditional lien waivers.


• Work with Project Managers and Accounting staff to update collection logs, monitor AR aging reports, and resolve invoice discrepancies.


• Apply cash receipts for checks and ACH payments received.


• Maintain organized filing systems that support quick identification, retrieval, and distribution of documents to Operations files, job sites, and Accounting.


• Convert project submittals and material requisitions into accurate purchase orders in JDEdwards.


• Obtain and compare supplier quotes for project materials, fixtures, and vendor volume requests.


• Confirm vendor lead times, production schedules, shipping dates, and delivery requirements.


• Coordinate hot-shot deliveries or freight transport directly to active job sites and troubleshoot supply chain delays, short shipments, or damaged goods.


• Process day-to-day administrative items, support project closeout needs, continue expanding professional knowledge, and perform additional assignments as directed by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma required.


• Minimum of two years of secretarial, administrative, billing, purchasing, or related support experience.


• Working knowledge of business procedures, letter and report formats, arithmetic, and administrative documentation.


• Proficiency with computer systems, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and project/accounting systems; JDEdwards experience preferred.


• Ability to type accurately and manage detailed records, files, billing documents, purchase orders, and vendor communication.


• Strong communication, organizational, follow-up, and customer-service skills.


• Ability to coordinate effectively with Project Managers, Accounting, Operations, vendors, suppliers, and clients.


• Construction industry experience preferred.

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution.

We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Fisk Electric builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent. Join us to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

Equal Opportunity Employer