PROCUREMENT/CONTRACT SPECIALIST
SLSCO, Ltd, one of the premier rapid response and long-term disaster recovery firms in the nation, is seeking a Procurement/Contract Specialist to join our team. The Company’s primary focus is rebuilding, rehabilitating and elevating homes throughout Staten Island, NY that were damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.
Job Responsibilities:
- Create Request for Bid Packages and assist with Pre-Bid Meetings and Bid-Openings
- Manage & Organize bidding packages, meetings, and contracts/amended contracts for contractors
- Develop plans for the affected organization, and temporary storage of project documentation for all hardcopy and electronic files
- Build strong working relationships with contractors/subcontractors
- Produce a variety of reporting procedures/protocols
- After assignments are made, help develop and put together contracts for the awarded contractor
- Work closely with IBTS in scope development
- Prepare and report on the contract status and progress of the work being done
- Various other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; or equivalent related experience
- Experience in government funded (CDBG) construction projects preferred
- Understanding of construction industry processes and procedures with hands-on experience in procurement and project management desired
- Experience negotiating contracts
- Excellent time management & communication skills
- Strong teamwork and analytical skills
- Works well under pressure with challenging deadlines while delivering quality results
- Ability to process information in the form of reporting, compiling and verifying data for Bid Packages
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with a high level of proficiency in Word & Excel
- Knowledge of Dropbox, SharePoint, & MS Project, a plus
Position Details:
- Status-Exempt, Regular Full-time employee
- Typical Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- Location: 1 Edgewater Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10305