Assistant Procurement Agent-Reston

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Position Description:
Assist in procurement of specified products and services for construction projects.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Procurement team to process and secure products and/or services from qualified vendors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate bid package documents, creation and distribution, to ensure clearly defined requirements for bidders.
• Assist with collection and review of new and updated vendor and subcontractor prequalifications.
• Participate in project meetings to support development of procurement schedule.
• Assist with Bid Process, follow established procedures and participate in development of bid lists.
• Understand project specific Underrepresented Business Enterprises (UBE) requirements to support tracking efforts.
• Examine plans and specifications for deficiencies, construction issues, and technical questions; escalate findings for resolution.
• Participate in review of bids and update bid recording sheet.
• Take part in scope review meetings with competitive bidders and document action items.
• Process awards with support from Procurement Agent/Manager.
• Develop approval documentation of subcontractor award for client, if required by contract.
• Develop knowledge of various contract forms and application of each form based on scope of work.
• Prepare and issue various contract forms and follow up for timely execution of subcontract, receipt certificates of insurance (COI), Payment and Performance (P&P) bonds (if required), and other project specific items.
• Assist with development of Risk Management Plans, as required.
• Track receipt of initial Certificates of Insurance (CoI) and follow up on yearly renewals.
• Track receipt of bonds, bond authentication, and consents of surety (e.g., reserve reductions, off-site material payments, and final payments).
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 1 year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Foundational knowledge of construction industry and related construction operations
• Basic knowledge with contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Basic knowledge of procurement and accounting policies
• Demonstrate elements of leadership from within, teamwork, and ability to build professional relationships
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrate elements of analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work to in non-structured environment with multiple project teams and flexibility to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction
• Proficient computer skills, database application skills, and Microsoft suite of applications
• Limited travel

Physical Demands: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a
computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be
mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via
a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at
construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,
the employee regularly works in an office. The
noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office
setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally
work at construction work sites
where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate
to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety
policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

*May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.