Purchaser-USVI/J. Benton/Consigli

Purchaser
J. Benton Construction, LLC, is more than a construction company. We're a team of builders that nurtures the needs of our clients while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work.

Our goal is to be seen as one of the leading companies in the Caribbean by providing our clients with an unrelenting focus on customer service. We accomplish this by striving for excellence through continuous improvement and successfully completing projects without sacrificing quality. The project experience is just as significant to our team as the final product. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home.

Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast's top general contractors, allowing both companies to leverage their shared experience, complementary strengths and resources for a best-in-class approach to wide variety of projects.

Purchaser

The Purchaser is responsible for hiring Subcontractors and Vendors for specific Consigli Construction projects. The purchaser will be assigned and work collaboratively with members of the project team including the estimator and project manager, to complete this function on time and on budget.
The individual will work with Consigli personnel and develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors through the prequalification, bid solicitation, and award processes.
Additional responsibilities include risk analysis, writing subcontracts and material purchase agreements, conducting meetings with subcontractors and vendors, and other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Experience with construction schedules, drawings and specifications. General comprehension.
• Experience with review of estimates and/or budgets for Construction projects and evaluating subcontractor proposals.
• Analytical thinking. Ability to define concise trade package scopes of work prior to buying these packages.
• Ability to communicate in a firm, fair and professional manner, with Subcontractors & peers
• Ability to facilitate and lead proposal (scope of work), review meetings
• High sense of urgency with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Relationship building
• Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability in understanding and creating contracts
• Strong team player with a positive attitude
• Bachelor's degree in management, Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant field required;
• 2 - 5 years' experience in a procurement, or similar role required, preferably in the construction field
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office required

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Consigli provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.