About us:

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community.Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Job Description:

Position Summary

This position will make a significant contribution to the projects served by collaborating with project personnel on multiple infrastructure and maintenance projects across the US and Canada.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in project Purchasing Meetings to prioritize responsibilities for project-specific purchases, leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple projects, and follow the procurement process for execution of key contracts.
• Develop and maintain vendor data for ongoing project contracts
• Prepare contracts, purchase orders, consultant agreements & amendments.
• Perform analysis and evaluation of vendor quotations, drafting of the vendor contracts, coordination of agreements from internal approvals through execution.
• Perform quote comparisons based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the vendor's reputation and history.
• Tracking and reporting of all project purchases.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain strategic relationships with key Suppliers and Subcontractors.
• Training of purchasing procedures and policy.
• Provide guidance and assistance to project teams and estimators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• The ability to plan, delegate and evaluate progress toward goals
• Ability to understand price points and be able to negotiate effectively
• Impeccable problem-solving skills

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years industry experience in purchasing infrastructure maintenance or construction projects
• High level of computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Florida DOT is a plus
• Experience with infrastructure maintenance contracts is a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and with external vendors/suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience planning, purchasing, and negotiating.

Work Conditions/Physical Demands

• The person in this will operate in a stationary position for significant portions of the day.
• The person in this position will occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• 50% travel expectations

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Webber, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Webber, LLC complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.#webber #United States of America #associate