Preconstruction Vendor Manager

Overview

Saiia Construction Company LLC, a MasTec company, is currently hiring for a Pre-Construction Vendor Manager to join our team!

The Preconstruction Vendor Manager is responsible for sourcing vendors and securing market pricing to support competitive bid submissions.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

Responsibilities

• Maintain reasonable familiarity with the project specifications to identify prospective vendor scopes and requirements and field general vendor queries.
• Work with the lead estimator to develop job-specific vendor strategies.
• Work with the lead estimator and Quantity Supervisor to create and distribute subcontractor bid packages.
• Coordinate with lead estimator and support staff to solicit and analyze bids from vendors.
• Confirm all vendor submissions are tracked, recorded, and filed as an electronic “quote book” for bidding purposes and for future distribution to the project manager if successful.
• Monitor bid solicitation process and supplement as needed to ensure proper vendor coverage (typically a minimum of 3 committed quotes unless agreed with the Preconstruction Director or Div. Manager).
• Assist in negotiating contract terms (NDA management, subcontract T’s and C’s, prime contract T’s and C’s).
• Coordinate with the Proposal Manager and lead estimator to confirm vendor-specific proposal requirements and assist as needed.
• Maintain existing- and develop new- relationships with subcontractors and material suppliers (vendors).
• Maintain a current and searchable database of vendors.
• Routinely qualify prospective subcontractors and suppliers (H&S manual and stats, service lines, geographical coverage, etc.).
• Solicit, record and disseminate vendor performance feedback from project sites.
• Perform estimating tasks to support company’s bidding requirements as and when needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with all necessary technological tools, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint , and Outlook with the ability to use other software as necessary.
• Proficiency in Hard Dollar, Bid Build, Heavy Bid or similar construction estimating software.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera or similar construction scheduling software.
• Understanding of civil engineering design and construction methods and industry standards.
• Knowledge of mass grading and earthwork, stream restoration and rehabilitation, stormwater management, erosion control, and utility infrastructure requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to disseminate information effectively.
• Strong organizational and self-management skills.
• Attention to detail, good decision-making skills, and the ability to approach and handle problems strategically.

• Experience with job costing, scheduling and estimating contract changes.
• Ability to break down construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or project management experience on heavy civil construction projects, including excavation, earthwork, dirt work and underground utilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in an office environment at the Corporate office or in the field.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold.
• May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites.
• Moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines.

TRAVEL:

• This position travels to various site locations, estimated travel requirement 25% of time.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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