Turner Construction
Supply Chain Project Manager (SourceBlue) - Des Moines
Turner Construction, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50265
Division: Des Moines Main
Project Location(s): West Des Moines, IA 50266 USA
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Job Family: SourceBlue
Compensation: Salaried Exempt
SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects for over 20 years. With a staff of 150+ dedicated professionals and over $5B in equipment and materials procured since its inception, we provide clients with comprehensive procurement services that are unmatched in the industry today.
If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry‑leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120‑year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world’s 100 tallest buildings. Turner’s rich Iowa history began with the construction of the iconic Hazen Water Tower in 1930 located at 48th and Hickman in Des Moines and continues today as Iowa’s leading general contractor. Turner’s Des Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare, higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, critical facilities, office building, and renovations. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential.
This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.
Position Description Project manage daily operations of one or more supply chain projects and coordinate product selection, deliveries, and subcontractor installations with internal SourceBlue teams.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities
Participate in discussions with SourceBlue and Turner Business Unit (BU) Business Development (BD) teams and project leadership about client prospects to secure SourceBlue (SB) business opportunities.
Support technical sales effort for BU Business Development/Pre‑Construction (e.g., client presentations, reviewing packages, package estimates, scheduling).
Partner with SB Preconstruction teams to assess logistics for estimating products.
Maintain compliance with purchasing and risk management policies and procedures.
Develop project‑specific scopes of work for product vendors and review with SB National Supply Chain team.
Develop bid packages and issue to vendors. Analyze vendor bids against contract requirements and prepare bid analysis spreadsheets for project team review.
Solicit vendor product pricing for project estimates and budgeting.
Assess vendor contract terms on specified packages, coordinate review by Supply Chain Business Manager and National SB Supply Chain team, close bid process, and communicate awards to vendors.
Coordinate vendor packages with project team and subcontractors to convey full scope of equipment procured.
Solicit, develop, draft, and route vendor purchase orders.
Create, update and maintain purchasing and submittal logs.
Manage vendor submittals, factory testing, delivery of products, start‑up of equipment, equipment training for owners’ staff, warranties, and record documents for purchased equipment.
Manage budget and financial reporting for each project; interpret and analyze reports for adherence to project budget, and elevate findings as appropriate.
Manage project and vendor payment application process and track receivables.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of commercial construction experience required. Bachelor’s Degree from accredited program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field desired, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Expertise in electrical, mechanical, or finished product technical knowledge.
Experience in commercial construction industry and knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends.
Negotiation and interpersonal relationship building skills with ability to influence and engage others.
Knowledgeable of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing and engineering principals and techniques, general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and familiar with accounting and cost control procedures.
Project management skills, able to manage high volumes of work and ability to move projects forward in complex environment and in timely manner.
Advanced presentation and delivery skills, anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately.
Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgment decision‑making.
Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications and collaborative tools.
Regular travel.
Physical Demands Performance of the required duties requires physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee frequently is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, 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. The employee must be mobile and regularly travels short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly 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 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment Work is performed 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. Noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work is also performed in an office or remote setting where noise is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer SourceBlue, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects for over 20 years. With a staff of 150+ dedicated professionals and over $5B in equipment and materials procured since its inception, we provide clients with comprehensive procurement services that are unmatched in the industry today.
If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry‑leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120‑year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world’s 100 tallest buildings. Turner’s rich Iowa history began with the construction of the iconic Hazen Water Tower in 1930 located at 48th and Hickman in Des Moines and continues today as Iowa’s leading general contractor. Turner’s Des Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare, higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, critical facilities, office building, and renovations. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential.
This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.
Position Description Project manage daily operations of one or more supply chain projects and coordinate product selection, deliveries, and subcontractor installations with internal SourceBlue teams.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities
Participate in discussions with SourceBlue and Turner Business Unit (BU) Business Development (BD) teams and project leadership about client prospects to secure SourceBlue (SB) business opportunities.
Support technical sales effort for BU Business Development/Pre‑Construction (e.g., client presentations, reviewing packages, package estimates, scheduling).
Partner with SB Preconstruction teams to assess logistics for estimating products.
Maintain compliance with purchasing and risk management policies and procedures.
Develop project‑specific scopes of work for product vendors and review with SB National Supply Chain team.
Develop bid packages and issue to vendors. Analyze vendor bids against contract requirements and prepare bid analysis spreadsheets for project team review.
Solicit vendor product pricing for project estimates and budgeting.
Assess vendor contract terms on specified packages, coordinate review by Supply Chain Business Manager and National SB Supply Chain team, close bid process, and communicate awards to vendors.
Coordinate vendor packages with project team and subcontractors to convey full scope of equipment procured.
Solicit, develop, draft, and route vendor purchase orders.
Create, update and maintain purchasing and submittal logs.
Manage vendor submittals, factory testing, delivery of products, start‑up of equipment, equipment training for owners’ staff, warranties, and record documents for purchased equipment.
Manage budget and financial reporting for each project; interpret and analyze reports for adherence to project budget, and elevate findings as appropriate.
Manage project and vendor payment application process and track receivables.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of commercial construction experience required. Bachelor’s Degree from accredited program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field desired, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Expertise in electrical, mechanical, or finished product technical knowledge.
Experience in commercial construction industry and knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends.
Negotiation and interpersonal relationship building skills with ability to influence and engage others.
Knowledgeable of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing and engineering principals and techniques, general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and familiar with accounting and cost control procedures.
Project management skills, able to manage high volumes of work and ability to move projects forward in complex environment and in timely manner.
Advanced presentation and delivery skills, anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately.
Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgment decision‑making.
Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications and collaborative tools.
Regular travel.
Physical Demands Performance of the required duties requires physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee frequently is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, 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. The employee must be mobile and regularly travels short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly 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 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment Work is performed 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. Noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work is also performed in an office or remote setting where noise is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer SourceBlue, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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