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Ariva Ltd., A multi-faceted construction company is seeking a Purchasing Assistant / Drafter to join our growing team.
Summary
Responsible for all aspects of estimating and purchasing, including quantity take-off specific trade scope, sub-bid solicitation, progress budgets, scope clarifications, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor and general contractor relations, and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Creates CAD drawings for projects
Creates and modifies maps and elevation designs for special assignments.
Incorporates subdivision plats and drawing files into maps.
Copies project drawings.
Creates drawings for construction projects.
May assist in developing survey maps and layouts, when necessary.
Works closely with building regulating agencies, builders, contractors and the general public. 10. Aides in creating estimates for purchasing.
Prepare estimates and purchase orders in detail for all products.
Ensure timely completion of estimates.
Coordinate estimating process with management and estimators and provide feedback on project pricing issues.
Develop conceptual estimates and manage estimate schedules and resources.
Maintain cost histories and pricing data.
Prepare cost analysis and establish skills.
Understand the scope of work to bid, create all scope sheets for potential bidders and create scopes of work for bid tabulation sheets and manage bid pricing from all vendors.
Assist trade partners with troubleshooting issues as they arise, including but not limited to looking for payment on invoices, communicating with Construction Managers about outstanding invoices, and correcting purchase orders
Responsible to maintain a list of all active trade partners, their main contacts, and their preferred contact information
Process paperwork for change of vendor request and/or approvals within purchasing guidelines
Corrections of problem commitments in JD Edwards and informing all parties when complete
Work with suppliers/trade partners to resolve any current and/or overdue invoices as necessary
Maintain organization of home files and supplier/trade partner files
Scan related purchasing files and put them into the correct trade partner file on the common computer drive
Contact Construction Managers for clarification on purchase orders when discrepancies arise
Keep the Construction Manager posted on any updated Purchasing Department information when necessary
Complete tasks or duties as assigned by the Director of Purchasing
Support Purchasing Department team at all times with any projects that need further research
Schedule appointments within the Purchasing Department and arrange meetings with trade partners
Assist with setting up potential trade partners including completion of vendor packet/ABR
Ensure up-to-date scope of works is signed by the trades and uploaded into BOX for field construction use.
Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is required.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is preferred.
1 – 3 years of experience in construction estimating is required.
Bricks software experience is preferred.
Strong understanding of residential construction processes.
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
Impeccable problem-solving skills and maintaining working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
Knowledge of PC and of construction and business software, be able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates, scheduling, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
As other duties as assigned.
Life at HKG and Ariva:
We have been in business for over 30 years with a proven track record of stability and continued growth. We bring our best assets (our employees) together to create exceptional products and services, and afford you a wonderful work-life balance!
Here are the great benefits we offer:
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Full Time
$113k-148k (estimate)
03/20/2024
05/15/2024