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With a 40+ year commitment to delivering breakthrough customer experiences, seizing initiatives, achieving results, and continuous learning, our award-winning company, Park Square Homes, has an opportunity for a talented Senior Purchasing Agent to join our team. Known for our entrepreneurial spirit, we have a strong culture rooted in trust, integrity, open communication, and respect, and we make it a point to use good judgment, fairness, and common sense to meet our challenges. Attracting top talent who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, family-oriented, efficient, and team-focused environment contributes to our success.

Job Overview: The Senior Purchasing Agent supports the Tampa division by managing purchasing operations, vendor procurement, and cost analysis to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with company standards. Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, this role partners closely with Construction, Design Studio, Sales, and Permitting teams to support community setup, maintain pricing integrity, and drive cost-effective purchasing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing Operations & System Management

• Manage and maintain the purchasing system, including budgets, vendor purchase orders, and retail pricing to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee purchasing module activities, ensuring data integrity across all communities and product lines.
• Maintain and update plan data, product specifications, and option configurations within the system.
• Ensure all pricing, scopes, and cost inputs are current and aligned with company standards.

Bidding, Procurement & Cost Analysis

• Procure, analyze, and level vendor bids to ensure competitive pricing and scope alignment.
• Lead and support the bidding process for new communities, products, and trade partners.
• Perform detailed takeoffs, cost analysis, and value engineering (VE) reviews.
• Monitor cost trends and identify opportunities for savings and process improvements.

Vendor Management & Trade Partner Coordination

• Assist in onboarding new vendors, including pricing setup, scope development, and system integration.
• Maintain strong relationships with trade partners to ensure performance, pricing consistency, and quality standards.
• Support ongoing vendor performance tracking and issue resolution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key liaison between Purchasing, Construction, Design Studio, Sales, and Permitting within the Tampa market.
• Partner with Design Studio and Sales teams on option pricing, community specifications, and custom pricing requests.
• Collaborate with Construction teams to ensure scopes, pricing, and product specifications align with field execution.

Community Setup & Product Management

• Lead the setup and maintenance of new communities, including budgets, options, specifications, and design selections.
• Manage updates to plan lineups, ensuring all changes are reflected accurately in systems and documentation.
• Support the development and maintenance of standardized product offerings.

Financial Accuracy & Compliance

• Review and validate purchase orders, invoices, and vendor pricing for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, purchasing procedures, and audit standards.
• Support variance analysis and reporting related to purchasing and construction costs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, estimating, or procurement within residential construction.
• Strong experience with bidding processes, vendor procurement, and cost analysis.
• Experience with takeoffs, plan analysis, and value engineering (VE) preferred.
• Familiarity with purchasing or estimating systems (e.g., JPS, BRIX, or similar) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word and Outlook.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, scopes of work, and specifications.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to identify process improvements.
• Professionalism and accountability in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to use hands and arms for standard office functions, including computer use.
• Occasional lifting of office materials up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to navigate office and construction environments as needed.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Outside Sales Representative to join our sales team! In this role, you will be the face of our company, actively engaging with potential clients and managing existing accounts to drive business growth. Your enthusiasm for building relationships, combined with your expertise in business to business sales and territory management, will help expand our market presence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your skills in sales, marketing, and technical solutions to deliver exceptional value to customers while advancing your career in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Develop and execute strategic plans for territory management to maximize sales opportunities and market penetration
• Identify and generate new leads through cold calling, networking, and targeted marketing efforts - this will be the core of day to day activities.
• Manage existing accounts by providing excellent customer service and fostering long-term relationships
• Utilize CRM software to track customer interactions, sales pipeline, and follow-up activities
• Negotiate contracts and pricing terms to close deals effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with internal teams on marketing campaigns and product launches to support business development initiatives

Experience

• Proven success in outside sales, B2B sales, or territory management within a competitive marketplace
• Strong background in business development, account management, and direct sales strategies
• Experience with CRM software like Salesforce or similar platforms for lead generation and customer tracking
• Demonstrated ability in technical sales, product demonstrations, and solution-based selling
• Excellent negotiation skills paired with analysis abilities to understand client needs and offer tailored solutions
• Familiarity with inside sales techniques such as cold calling and follow-up communications
• If you’re passionate about sales and thrive on building relationships—this is the role for you!

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Revenue Growth Manager based in Bedford, NH.

The Revenue Growth Manager will apply analytics to better understand, predict, and shape the customer path-to-purchase. This will optimize everyday product pricing, as well as promotional frequency and depth at key customers, while driving profitable revenue growth. This role will lead the business unit in achieving the goal of optimizing trade and marginal contribution through the use of elasticity-based modeling tools: the PTA tool for the grocery and mass merchandising channels, and the elasticity tool for the natural channel. The Revenue Growth Manager will encourage stronger cross-functional collaboration, embrace dynamic scenario planning, and adopt more joint value approaches with retailers. This role reports to the Senior Director, Customer Strategy and Planning.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Lead the creation of overall market strategy, as well as customer specific everyday price and promotional strategy including the development of Average Margin Per Sale (AMPS) (merchandising and pricing) and net unit cost guidelines, as well as the overall management of Total LUSY and customer specific trade. Builds and shares practices with cross-functional teams including Customer Strategy and Planning, Field Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, and Commercial Finance.
• Utilize elasticity-based modeling tools to identify optimal everyday pricing and promotional plans for our key brands, and pack groups for our top customers.
• Utilize consumption and category insight data to help the Customer Strategy and Planning, and Sales Teams execute these plans with our customers.
• Analyze external and internal promotional landscape on a monthly basis through monitoring retail promotion landscape across key accounts, promotional analysis across channels, and understanding key competitive pricing in order to inform and influence strategy.
• Conduct top customer event-level Return On Investment (ROI) analysis and effectively communicate insights and recommended action plans to the Senior Director, Customer Strategy and Planning, Field Sales, and Customer Team leadership.
• Consolidate and monitor compliance to everyday pricing promotional frequency and depth, trade spending, and net unit cost guidelines at account or budget holder level.
• Lead the business unit in optimizing price pack architecture to balance the need for affordability with profit and category expansion (e.g., satisfy emerging needs and occasions with smaller packs).
• Profitability assessment- optimization- and strategic assistance through lens of pricing and promotion on an ongoing basis.
• Work with Customer Strategy and Planning to facilitate and manage monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) meetings with the Field Sales Teams.
• Support the Sales Team and Customer Strategy and Planning in annual negotiations with top customers - providing recommendations that meet both customer and company needs.
• Partner with Sales Team Customer Strategy and Planning and influence them in optimizing the promotional calendar to meet broader business strategy objectives.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the business needs
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy. The current policy requires 3 days per week in-office, and 2 days per week WFH.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree required; preference for majors in Business, Finance, or Analytics.
• 8+ years in CPG Revenue Growth Management, Trade Marketing or Field Sales Leadership experience is recommended.
• 5+ years of experience in managing a team is required.
• The following certifications are preferred for this role: Advanced Excel, Power Pt., and Power BI
• Understanding of Trade Promotion Optimization (TPO) or other modeling tools, consumption/POS data, Trade Promotion Management systems (TPM), and forecasting tools are recommended.
• Demonstrated knowledge of customers' needs, expectations and financial motivators to develop and deliver appropriate sales plans. Ability to develop breakthrough account plans and identify specific strategies to move from transactional supplier to strategic partner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of competitive brands, products, manufacturers and ability to build defense / offensive strategies for the short, medium and long-term.
• Ability to build the budget and to make regular forecasts in order to achieve the latter (volumes and/or profitability) and in case of gap, propose and implement corrective action plans and sales negotiation strategies.
• The structuring and management of the organization and supporting services to create, develop and maximize customer opportunity according to category and channel objectives.
• Ability to assess customer opportunities, analyzing competitor behavior and interpreting company/channel Strategy. Ability to generate and evaluate customer options while detailing the customer plan & bringing the customer into the Group.
• Analyze data and situations, to identify and analyze causes/effects and select only appropriate information use to make effective decisions.
• Ability to coordinate/manage/pilot a structured period of transition in order to achieve lasting change within an organization (change of models, methods, techniques, tools, organization, professional practices) minimizing resistance through involvement of key players and stakeholders.
• Ability to make the organization want to achieve or exceed targets. It implies willingness to expend energy to achieve a goal or a reward.
• Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively to others by considering their points of view in order to respond appropriately. It includes using tact and diplomacy in all communications as well as the ability to convey ideas and information (adjusting style, tone and level of details), both orally and in writing, in a way that all stakeholders/audience are engaged.

Requirements

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impact—and where there’s always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, we’re excited to meet you.

Visit our website at Title: Business Analyst (Drop Ship Specialist)

**Candidates Must have experience with the Walmart portal

Location: Onsite 5 days a week at our NYC HQ

**Out of area candidates will not be considered

Summary: As a Business Analyst, you have experience managing and understanding 3rd party retail platforms (Walmart, etc.) and their respective portals. This role is responsible for retailer portal integrations/onboarding, product listing creation, management, and, in-season analysis, insights and execution, as well as ensuring that we maintain competitive pricing on the marketplaces while maintaining margin requirements.

To achieve success in this role, the individual must be a strong collaborator with the ability to build cross-functional partnerships across merchandising, product management, technology, supply chain, wholesale team, and the direct to consumer team.

Success will be measured in terms of impact on dropship sales, margin, productivity, and inventory health.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Optimize and grow the dropship program efficiently (product, demand, profitability).
• Data analysis to provide visibility and insight to make strategic decisions.
• Guide the development of insights & in-season Dropship strategy
• Help establish best practices for in-season dropship management to include data definition, insights, activities and ad hoc analyses
• Maintain price competitiveness & margin across products and platforms
• Shop competitors to identify trends, product opportunities, and understand market pricing
• Lead through preparation for product launches and partner implementations partnering with product and price team peers to identify needs and develop requirements to ensure business continuity.
• Create & maintain the roadmaps for Dropship, competitive intel, promotions and price changes
• Build strong, trusted relationships with merchandising leaders and utilize analysis to provide recommendations and shifts in business strategy

Qualifications:

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in dropship, e-commerce marketplace management, or digital retail operations.
• Hands-on experience managing retailer marketplace portals, including required experience with the Walmart Supplier Center / Walmart Marketplace portal.
• Experience managing product listings, pricing updates, promotions, and inventory across retailer platforms.
• Proven experience supporting dropship or marketplace programs with large retail partners.
• Experience analyzing sales performance, pricing trends, and inventory data to drive business decisions.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience working with large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail when managing product listings, pricing updates, and retailer portal requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple retailer platforms and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with merchandising, product, supply chain, and e-commerce teams.

Preferred

• Experience working with additional retail marketplace portals such as Target+, Amazon Vendor/Seller Central, Macy’s, Nordstrom, or Kohl’s.
• Experience with product information management (PIM) systems, ERP platforms, or e-commerce analytics tools.
• Background in consumer goods, apparel, or accessories industries.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $70k-$75k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.

ABOUT US

We exist to create remarkable experiences — not just through the projects we deliver, but in the way we show up for our clients, partners, and each other every day. We believe that how we build is just as important as what we build, and our purpose is rooted in people. Whether it's a trusted partner we’ve worked with for decades or a new team member stepping onto their first jobsite, we approach every relationship with care, clarity, and commitment.

We’re a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,200 team members and a track record of delivering some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the country — from semiconductor and healthcare facilities to professional sports venues and high-end hospitality.

We have grown steadily for over a century — now with offices in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho — and we’re entering one of the most exciting chapters in our company’s history. We’re building more than projects. We’re building careers, capabilities, and momentum for the future. And we’re looking for passionate, driven people who want to be part of it.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

As an Estimator, your role is pivotal in shaping the success of our projects from the very beginning. You’ll take the lead in developing proactive estimates—whether for a single project or multiple ones—by performing quantity takeoffs, supporting pricing efforts, engaging with bidders, and helping move the project from concept to contract.

We know that accuracy matters deeply to you, and your commitment to delivering precise cost estimates is something we truly value. If you're stepping into the Senior Estimator role, your creativity becomes even more essential. Each project brings its own challenges and opportunities, and your ability to tailor your approach—to both the takeoff and the presentation—ensures that our estimates are not only complete, but thoughtfully crafted.

Above all, your work reflects the integrity and excellence that define our core values. You’re not just estimating numbers—you’re helping build trust, clarity, and confidence in everything we do.

We’re excited to learn more about you and how you approach this important work.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Award winning culture – consistently recognized by Best Places to Work in Arizona, Utah, and Idaho
• Competitive pay – weekly paychecks, salary, bonus incentives, 401(k) with employer match
• Holistic benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance; paternity leave, financial literacy resources, and an Employee Assistant Program including legal and mental health support.
• Perks – tenure awards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.
• Award winning work – our projects are consistently honored with recognitions from AIA, ENR, AGC, and more.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Responsible for providing all of the estimating and pricing on the assigned project that is to be performed. This includes conceptual estimates, schematic estimates, design development estimates, and estimates for bidding.
• Responsible for ensuring the estimating and pricing for the project is completed on time so that other members of the project team can review it and make recommendations and/or adjustments.
• Responsible for accurate estimate and pricing, which includes additional research and the correct use of additional resources, including subcontractors.
• Submits requests to architects and /or owners to obtain clarifications and answers to questions, contradictions, conflicts, inadequacies, and other confusing issues represented by the plans, specifications and other documentation.
• Presents estimates to the owner in a clean and clear format.
• Provides all estimate breakouts required by the bid documents, the client, or Okland personnel.
• Includes the following estimates where applicable: taxes, insurances, bonds, Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP), special wage rates, productivity, and fees & permits.
• Uses sound estimating judgment in making decisions by frequently referring to comparable historical data on related projects, with cost escalations added as required.
• Estimates complete concrete general requirements or conditions, including demolition, earthwork, crane needs, ready-mix adjustments, steel embeds and rough carpentry.
• Reviews and prices all items before others see it.
• Uses estimating software for all concrete general requirements and structural excavation/backfill estimates.
• Ensures that the subdivision, section, and elements descriptions of estimates are properly coded estimating software.
• Turns in complete concrete estimate to company officers for pricing review.
• Establishes a rough draft schedule of the project in order to develop estimate pricing, general conditions, and concrete general requirement.
• Provides estimate for project general conditions, as requested.
• Sets up the recap on the project, as requested.
• Maintains estimates by deleting and/or archiving those not used in the last seven years.
• Maintains a strictly high level of confidentiality regarding financial specifics of projects, including estimates, bids, contract amounts, change orders, cost, financing arrangements, fees and other financial information.
• Reviews established budget estimate and bid, and assists the project manager and job cost accountant with setting up the proper codes and organization of the job cost report.
• Markets the company to the owner and architectural team; engages the Business Development Department in pursuing future opportunities.
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the solicitation of bidders and plan distribution, as requested, by developing and compiling a list of bidders invited to bid the project and prequalifying a bidder for a project.
• Assist with bids, as requested, by taking the role of bid captain; this includes taking bids, bid pricing, analyzing bid packages, putting together a bid, and turning in a bid.
• Assists the project manager in subcontracting the project and getting the project started.
• Attends and represents the company in project estimating meetings, project review meetings, and pre-bid meetings (as requested).

YOU ARE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) preferred
• 3-5 years of scheduling and cost estimating experience, including reading and researching blueprints, quantity take-offs, and estimating practices.
• Knowledge of construction and renovation terms, materials, techniques, procedures, and practices
• Knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating techniques, procedures, and practices, including material quantity take-offs, labor unit work hours, labor rate analysis, and material unit pricing.
• Knowledge of value engineering and total life cycle costing techniques, procedures, and practices
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating computer software.
• Knowledge of PC-based project management software and other applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs).
• Ability to analyze bids, cost proposals, and cost estimates, including labor rates, fringe benefits, overhead, and profit.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand construction schedules.
• Ability to coordinate action to accomplish work objectives while exercising necessary flexibility
• Ability to meet predetermined deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively with management, coworkers, public utilities, contractors, vendors, architects/engineers, and other public entities.
• Proficient in AutoDesk Suite , Bluebeam, and Building Connected estimating software, Excel, Microsoft word, and Outlook.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, we also hava a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

Notice to all Employment, Staffing & Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: Please could we ask that you do not directly email, call or visit our hiring managers. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and should any be received from a third party they will be considered at no fee, unless a signed agreement is in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor to us, please contact your local recruitment team who will advise you on the process.

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

Role:

The Chief Estimator is responsible for managing the Mission Critical Estimating team, including identifying bid opportunities, managing the bid process, delivery of bids, staff development, making cost adjustments and assigning estimating personnel and resources.

This position can be located in Boston, MA, or Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities:

Department and Staff Management:

• Assign Estimating team members to projects. Balance and manage time of staff.
• Lead bid strategies.
• Create estimating templates and tools to increase overall effectiveness of the department.
• Create monthly estimating reports to track estimating success.
• Create and track the Mission Critical Estimating budget.
• Perform strategic and business planning for the department.
• Attend executive staff meetings.
• Develop talent on the Mission Critical Estimating team by coaching and providing feedback, and performing annual performance reviews. Create individual development plans for each staff member’s career growth.

Unit Cost Pricing:

• Prepare detailed take off of materials by clearly understanding the complexity of the scope(s) of work as shown on the construction documents.
• Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing production hours, crews and equipment.
• Organize the material and labor information for pricing.
• Solicit material prices from suppliers.
• Obtain current labor rates.
• Prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
• Verify and compare your unit prices or the price of a system with a subcontractor and previous similar estimates.
• Review all unit pricing on projects prepared by the Estimator. Make changes as required.
• Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing.
• Track all current market conditions.

Bid Activities:

• Review or compile GC's with the Senior Estimator and review with senior management.
• Assure on time delivery of bids and estimates, reviewing final plans and specifications with the Estimating team.
• Review of subcontractor selection and scopes and subcontractor/trade close outs on bid day.
• Review scope sheets and pricing with Estimating team members, ensuring that trade summary ties into bid form.
• Close out the subcontractor bid process.
• Review plans and specs with the lead Estimator.
• Assist the lead Estimator in directing additional staff assignments on bid day.
• Manage bid day activities by ensuring completion of bid forms, managing the clock and trying to develop a competitive advantage.
• Follow up with the client regarding bid results.
• Make Subcontractor, A/E fees, overhead, and fee recommendations to upper management.
• Identify pre-construction fees for Suffolk, where applicable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• 15+ years of experience estimating Mission Critical projects
• Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer Skills
• Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
• Ability to work with and manage a team
• Understanding of Construction Documents specific to Mission Critical projects
• Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section.
• Ability to read & interpret blue prints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design.
• Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications.
• Ability to apply CD details to a conceptual set of documents to capture all cost impacts of the details.
• If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

Role:

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry.

The Director of Estimating is responsible for managing the Mission Critical Estimating team, including identifying bid opportunities, managing the bid process, delivery of bids, staff development, making cost adjustments and assigning estimating personnel and resources.

This position can be located in Boston, MA, or Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities:

Department and Staff Management:

• Assign Estimating team members to projects. Balance and manage time of staff.
• Lead bid strategies.
• Create estimating templates and tools to increase overall effectiveness of the department.
• Create monthly estimating reports to track estimating success.
• Create and track the Mission Critical Estimating budget.
• Perform strategic and business planning for the department.
• Attend executive staff meetings.
• Develop talent on the Mission Critical Estimating team by coaching and providing feedback, and performing annual performance reviews. Create individual development plans for each staff member’s career growth.

Unit Cost Pricing:

• Prepare detailed take off of materials by clearly understanding the complexity of the scope(s) of work as shown on the construction documents.
• Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing production hours, crews and equipment.
• Organize the material and labor information for pricing.
• Solicit material prices from suppliers.
• Obtain current labor rates.
• Prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
• Verify and compare your unit prices or the price of a system with a subcontractor and previous similar estimates.
• Review all unit pricing on projects prepared by the Estimator. Make changes as required.
• Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing.
• Track all current market conditions.

Bid Activities:

• Review or compile GC's with the Senior Estimator and review with senior management.
• Assure on time delivery of bids and estimates, reviewing final plans and specifications with the Estimating team.
• Review of subcontractor selection and scopes and subcontractor/trade close outs on bid day.
• Review scope sheets and pricing with Estimating team members, ensuring that trade summary ties into bid form.
• Close out the subcontractor bid process.
• Review plans and specs with the lead Estimator.
• Assist the lead Estimator in directing additional staff assignments on bid day.
• Manage bid day activities by ensuring completion of bid forms, managing the clock and trying to develop a competitive advantage.
• Follow up with the client regarding bid results.
• Make Subcontractor, A/E fees, overhead, and fee recommendations to upper management.
• Identify pre-construction fees for Suffolk, where applicable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• 15+ years of experience estimating Mission Critical projects
• Quantity Surveys, Take off skills, Computer Skills
• Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
• Ability to work with and manage a team
• Understanding of Construction Documents specific to Mission Critical projects
• Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section.
• Ability to read & interpret blue prints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design.
• Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications.
• Ability to apply CD details to a conceptual set of documents to capture all cost impacts of the details.
• If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Regional Editor, Metals Recycling - The Americas

Location: Houston, US

Travel: Industry events and client engagement across the Americas

Compensation: Strong base salary + performance-linked bonus + comprehensive benefits

Lead the most commercially significant metals portfolio in the business.

This is a high-impact leadership role within a globally respected market intelligence organisation. You will shape regional strategy, lead a team of market experts and influence benchmark pricing across North America’s.

Why This Business

A globally respected organisation who delivers critical benchmark pricing and market intelligence across commodities markets worldwide. Its data underpins trading, risk management and commercial decision-making for major industry participants.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop a team of six price reporters, driving editorial quality and pricing integrity across the Americas
• Shape and execute regional strategy, aligning with global growth objectives and benchmark expansion plans
• Champion IOSCO-compliant pricing methodologies, ensuring accuracy, audit readiness and market trust
• Engage senior market participants, including C-suite stakeholders, to strengthen adoption and industry credibility

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum three years’ experience within a price reporting agency, with strong exposure to metals recycling markets
• Proven leadership capability, with experience coaching, developing and retaining high-performing editorial teams
• Deep understanding of benchmark pricing processes and market engagement strategy
• Confidence operating at senior stakeholder level internally and externally

Who This Suits

You’re an experienced pricing editor ready to step into broader regional ownership. You combine editorial authority with commercial awareness and are comfortable influencing senior industry leaders. You lead through clarity and standards, not volume, and take pride in developing others while strengthening market credibility.

You want strategic visibility, autonomy to shape regional coverage and the platform to influence globally recognised benchmarks.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.

Purchasing Analyst

Job Summary

The Purchasing Analyst is responsible for managing end‑to‑end procurement activities for products, components, and supplies. This role focuses on purchasing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization while supporting supply chain efficiency and operational continuity. The analyst partners cross‑functionally to align purchasing strategies with business needs and plays a key role in driving cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships, including evaluating bids and price changes, negotiating contracts and terms (pricing, MOQs, payment terms, lead times, and volume discounts), issuing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Analyze spend data, purchasing history, market trends, and supplier pricing to identify cost‑saving opportunities, supply risks, and process improvements.
• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to assess capabilities, pricing competitiveness, quality, reliability, and compliance with company standards.
• Support contract negotiations by preparing cost analyses, price comparisons, and data‑driven recommendations.
• Monitor inventory levels, open purchase orders, and supplier delivery performance; track KPIs such as on‑time delivery, cost variance, and supplier quality.
• Maintain and update supplier records, pricing agreements, purchasing data, and procurement reports.
• Perform audits of purchasing activities, vendor relationships, and transactional data to identify inefficiencies or compliance gaps.
• Collaborate with forecasting, logistics, inventory management, quality, warehouse, finance, and sales teams to ensure alignment on purchasing needs.
• Track and report procurement KPIs, savings achieved, spend analysis, and compliance metrics; prepare reporting for leadership review.
• Stay informed on industry trends, pricing fluctuations, regulatory changes, and procurement best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, systems, and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field (preferred).
• 2–5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related role (preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence pricing, terms, and supplier performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and procurement tools (Coupa, Ariba).
• Solid understanding of purchasing processes, sourcing strategies, contract fundamentals, and supply chain principles.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams and build strong supplier relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, CPSM, CSCP, or APICS credentials are a plus.

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