Location
Golden, CO | United States
Job description
The Company:
Spartan Construction Management, a division of Spartan Investment Group, is a full-scale design-build company established to execute self-storage development projects and beyond. In 2023, Spartan Investment group was listed as the 13th fastest growing real estate company in the US (#301 overall) and moved to the 36th largest self-storage operator. In line with this growth, Spartan Construction Management (SCM) has grown exponentially as a nationwide Construction Management firm and General Contractor constructing for both Spartan Investment Group and external clients. SCM is excited to grow its nationwide team of top professionals while adhering to our values of GRITT (Growth, Respect, Integrity, Tenacity, Transparency) and our core disciplines of Safety, Quality, Ownership, Professionalism, and Excellence.
The Mission:
As Spartan’s Construction Buyer, you will be in the corporate office supporting the construction group. This position will involve coordination with the Preconstruction and Construction teams to ensure all project buyouts are complete in accordance with the project requirements. The right candidate would be comfortable working with frontline managers, contractors, and executives. We need someone who is a leader, very detail oriented, a self-learner, a builder of processes, and comfortable maintaining a work-life balance in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
Key Results:
- Is able to meet critical deadlines associated with subcontractor solicitation and buyout for 3-5 active construction subcontracts both in the Preconstruction and Project Management side.
- Ability to execute at least 6 contracts each week and adhere and provide leadership/quality/improvement towards SCM's contract execution.
- Is able to effectively manage 20+ key relationships with SCM vendors, suppliers and contractors with integrity.
Main Objectives & Responsibilities:
- Work with preconstruction group to build out procurement status reports.
- Coordinating with construction group to ensure material and labor meet project schedules
- Source suppliers and subcontractors and ensure they are qualified for the scope of work.
- Write scopes of work and compile bid packages for all construction divisions.
- Assist in coordinating projects from start to finish.
- Ensure all suppliers and subcontractors are insured prior to starting work.
- Input data into record keeping software & track project related items.
- Write and review contracts in alignment with company standards.
- Supports project documentation and coordinates documentation revisions and distributions.
- Prepares standard project status reports for project delivery team or work group, client, and management.
- Coordinates and schedules meetings and communication plan(s) regarding projects among team and/or client.
- Coordinates change orders, change directives (CD) and contemplative change notices (CCN) with consultants and vendors.
- Support the capital improvements group with subcontractor coordination, contract execution, invoicing, and administrative support in SCM’s construction management software, Procore.
- Processes documentation for project commitments (i.e. Agreements, Contracts, Work Authorizations, Purchase Orders).
- Sourcing bids from and vetting local subcontractors for cost, quality, performance.
- Prepares and reviews invoices and pay applications for processing in accordance with compliance requirements as per established governance of clients.
- Assists in project close-out procedures for all projects including arranging archiving of hard copy files; receipts of necessary close out/turnover documents; compliance with close-out checklist.
- Assists Project Manager in maintaining project metrics for SLA & KPI's.
- Work closely with project and construction management team to evaluate supplier performance indicators, invoices/billings, schedule, and budgets.
- Assist in annual planning and program build out of SOP’s.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Negotiation – Ability to negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors in accordance with the values and objectives of Spartan.
- Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to be tactful and articulate in stressful situation or with a variety of people from all backgrounds.
- Business Acumen – General business knowledge and ability to ensure brand guidelines. Strong understanding of business revenue goals.
- Initiative – Has a bias for action and is not afraid to be the first to speak up or take a fresh approach to something. Appreciates the trust and autonomy that comes with a macro-managed environment.
- Organization – Able to handle a variety of tasks while still practicing good time management and communication to deliver assigned projects or important project milestones on time. Tend to multiple problems at once.
- Customer Service – Treats internal and external stakeholders alike as a customer and has a service mindset. Seeks to identify solutions and addresses conflict in a tactful and empathetic way.
- Leadership – Gain buy-in from a geographically diverse group. Ability to motivate others and help them succeed. Has a mentorship approach to learning and training development.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- 3+ Years of experience in a construction buyer position.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Customer service mindset.
- Communication skills.
- Project Management experience.
- Proficiency with Procore a plus.
- Proficient with AIA contracts.
- Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
- A drive to learn and do as much as possible in an entrepreneurial setting.
- Ability to use one’s own autonomy and creativity to be macro managed with mentorship.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Smartsheet and Google Suite products.
Benefits
Salaried position ranging from $70,000 - $85,000. Health/dental/vision benefits, 401k, unlimited PTO, wellness & transportation reimbursement, continuing education reimbursement, and other perks with an all-star team and culture.
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