Senior Purchasing Manager, Construction & Subcontracts

Balfour Beatty US; Falls Church, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Purchasing Manager to manage procurement for Mid-Atlantic Division projects, ensuring timely purchases, correct scope, and adherence to company standards and ethics.

The role supports Operations and Preconstruction, assists with estimates and bid preparations, and requires strong leadership, negotiation, and collaboration across teams. Office-based with potential travel for project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring scope and budget compliance.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction and Operations to meet schedule requirements.
• Review plans and specifications for discrepancies; align with purchasing strategy.
• Oversee bidding and subcontract award processes to qualified firms.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Team coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Business management degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Procore

Bluebeam

Building Connected

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Purchasing Manager to manage procurement for Mid-Atlantic Division projects, ensuring timely purchases, correct scope, and adherence to company standards and ethics.

The role supports Operations and Preconstruction, assists with estimates and bid preparations, and requires strong leadership, negotiation, and collaboration across teams. Office-based with potential travel for project needs.