Commercial Purchasing Manager Construction & Cost Control

Kelso Industries; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Kelso Industries, a national leader delivering HVAC, mechanical, and electrical solutions, is seeking a Purchasing Manager - Commercial to join our team. You will manage purchase orders, coordinate vendors, and maintain project documentation for commercial construction projects, partnering with Project Managers and field teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in purchasing or project administration, experience with contracts, submittals, and cost tracking, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or project administration experience.
• HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or specialty contracting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of purchase orders, job costing, contracts, change orders, submittals, and construction documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with construction, accounting, or purchasing software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Project Managers, field teams, vendors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for commercial materials and equipment.
• Place equipment and day-to-day material orders and coordinate vendor deliveries.
• Set up commercial projects and maintain required project documentation.
• Review contracts and track change orders and associated costs.
• Maintain accurate commercial job costing and purchasing records.
• Review packing slips and invoices, approve for payment, and track credits and returns.
• Process equipment and material submittals for Project Manager approval.
• Coordinate with the Shop Manager on material and equipment deliveries to job sites.
• Complete project prequalification documents, tax exemption forms, and Certificates of Insurance.
• Maintain subcontractor documentation, including COIs and hold-harmless agreements.
• Assist with permits, drawings, project closeout books, and warranty registrations.
• Maintain employee safety training and certification records.
• Oversee DOT compliance documentation, including driver logs, inspections, and medical cards.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Project administration

Change orders

Communication

Vendor coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction software

Accounting software

Job description

Kelso Industries, a national leader delivering HVAC, mechanical, and electrical solutions, is seeking a Purchasing Manager - Commercial to join our team. You will manage purchase orders, coordinate vendors, and maintain project documentation for commercial construction projects, partnering with Project Managers and field teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in purchasing or project administration, experience with contracts, submittals, and cost tracking, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.