Purchasing Agent- Construction Management

Dimeo Construction Company; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimeo Construction Company in Johnston, RI is seeking a Purchasing Agent to lead purchasing and procurement across projects, ensuring bids align with scope, budget, and schedule.

You will cultivate strong subcontractor relationships, partner with Estimating and Operations, draft scopes of work, manage bids and contracts, and help mitigate procurement risks.

This role offers growth toward Senior Purchasing Agent and Vice President of Purchasing as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Experience leading purchasing and procurement on construction projects.
• Ability to define scopes, budgets, bids, and contracts.
• Strong risk management and decision-making.
• Excellent subcontractor relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing for select projects from bid to contract.
• Build and maintain subcontractor relationships.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Operations to align strategies.
• Develop and maintain bid site for clear communication.
• Draft trade scopes of work to support pricing.
• Manage bids against project budgets and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Relationship-building

Clear communication

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem-solver

Team player

Job description

Dimeo Construction Company is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our team in Johnston, RI and help lead procurement activities across our projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong subcontractor relationships, collaborating closely with Estimating and Operations, and supporting successful project outcomes through thoughtful planning, clear communication, and strong risk management.

Why Dimeo?

At Dimeo, we believe great builders are also great collaborators. Our Master Builder mindset reflects a commitment to doing the right thing, supporting one another, continuously improving, and delivering exceptional results for our clients and communities. As a Purchasing Agent, you will be part of a people-first culture that values teamwork, accountability, growth, and the balance needed to do your best work.

About the Role

The primary focus of this position is to lead purchasing and procurement efforts for select projects, helping ensure each buyout is well-planned, competitive, aligned with project goals, and executed with strong attention to scope, budget, schedule, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing process for select projects, from bid preparation through contract execution.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain trusted subcontractor relationships.
• Partner with Estimating and Operations to align purchasing strategies with project needs.
• Develop and maintain the bid site to support clear communication and efficient bid management.
• Draft detailed trade scopes of work that support accurate pricing and reduce project risk.
• Request, receive, analyze, and manage bids against project budgets.
• Lead descope meetings and support thoughtful decision-making during the buyout process.
• Draft GMP-related purchasing documentation and support cost alignment.
• Prepare and move trade partners through the contracting process.
• Identify and help manage procurement-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the team by contributing to a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts that make Dimeo stronger, more efficient, and better positioned to serve our clients.

Who You Are

• A relationship-builder who understands the value of strong subcontractor partnerships.
• A clear communicator who can coordinate effectively with Estimating, Operations, and trade partners.
• A detail-oriented professional who can manage scope, budgets, bids, and contracts with accuracy.
• A proactive problem-solver who can identify risks and help drive practical solutions.
• A team-first contributor who values accountability, continuous improvement, and shared success.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Vice President of Purchasing.

Future Growth

Dimeo is committed to supporting career growth and long-term development. Future career opportunities for this role may include advancement to Senior Purchasing Agent and, over time, leadership opportunities such as Vice President of Purchasing.

Join Our Team

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside talented builders, and grow within a company that values people, performance, and continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.