Construction and Trade Services Buyer - New York, United States - NYC Careers

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Construction and Trade Services Buyer:

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Construction and Trade Services Buyer:

Agency: NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

Posted on: 05/09/2024

Job type: Fulltime

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

Title Classification: Exam may be required

Department

VP-Purchasing, Logistics & Inv

Salary range: $90, $90, Under general supervision of the Deputy Director of Purchasing Materials & Contracts in PLI, performs difficult and exacting general construction estimating work. The Construction and Trade Services Buyer will assume a critical role in evaluating and procuring construction and trade services. This position will analyze trends and provide technical reviews on micro purchases related to general construction, ensuring accuracy in scope and breakdown of materials, labor, overhead, and profit as per the predefined micropurchase template.
The buyers will be boroughfocused and will leverage their background in general construction, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and general labor, to collaborate effectively with the NYCHA Operations leads. Additionally, the buyers will participate in stakeholder groups, contributing insights on price reasonableness, integration, and administration of PQLs, and related procurement process improvements.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Plan, assign and review the general construction estimating work.
Experience and/or ability to use software systems such as Oracle to review pending requests.
Review requisition packages from developments, using a cost estimation tool to ensure quotes are reasonable.
May review change orders and, when necessary, negotiate with contractor to finalize change orders.
Ability to do field visits to ascertain quality of work and document via pictures if required.
Experience in creating reports quantifying and explaining deficiencies in construction tradebased projects.
Experience in general price reasonableness best practices in construction related projects.
Manage vendor communication regarding nonperformance
Ensure Supers are maintaining contract document folders.
Ensure development staff are taking before and after photos of all vendor work.
Analyze and compare pricing with current market cost variations.
Participate in the development of cost estimates for construction projects.
Report on contract estimates prepared by vendors, with recommendations for acceptance, rejection, or modifications.

Additional InformationNOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.

Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, visit the link below:

Minimum Qualifications1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience in general construction estimating; or

Preferred Skills- Knowledge of and professional experience in governmental procurement. - Familiarity with public works, supply chain and the facilities maintenance and construction industries. - Established proficiency in advanced functions of Microsoft Office. - Strong written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to interact with all levels of management. - Strong coordination, analytical, organizational and presentation skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing assignments to meet deadlines. - Ability to take initiative, problem solve, work independently and within a team environment.

- Interest and experience in City government, procurement, policy and/or operations preferred.- Residency RequirementNYCHA has no residency requirements.- Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Minimum Qualifications1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience in general construction estimating; or

Preferred Skills- \tKnowledge of and professional experience in governmental procurement.
- \tFamiliarity with public works, supply chain and the facilities maintenance and construction industries.
- \tEstablished proficiency in advanced functions of Microsoft Office.
- \tStrong written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to interact with all levels of management.
- \tStrong coordination, analytical, organizational and presentation skills.
- \tAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing assignments to meet deadline