BLU54 PRODUCT SPECIALIST

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. Let’s Redefine Possible® 

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently hiring a Product Specialist within our BLU54 division and is located in our Minneapolis Headquarters location. This specialist will be responsible for implementing sourcing and procurement strategies while estimating and managing the supply of materials for construction projects from preconstruction through project close-out.

LOCATION: HQ Minneapolis, MN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design Phase and Estimating

• Implementation of project pre-proposal plan, identifying procurement and project management strategies.
• Creating lighting takeoffs from construction documents. 
• Effectively read construction documents and drawings to understand scope and accurately estimate project material needs for a given product line.
• Develop pricing strategies and quote individual project scopes alongside Product Manager
• Be familiar with our business model and its competitive advantages and thoroughly utilize and communicate the advantages during the project cycle.
• Obtain and properly scope quotes for services and materials and negotiate purchase orders with suppliers.

Project Management

• Manage vendors, suppliers & trade partners to meet project budgets and schedules.
• Work with BLU54 Account Specialists to purchase materials and services.
• Work with the Product Manager to create and maintain the project schedule.
• Manage shop drawing and/or product submittal process with suppliers & trade partners, review submittals for accuracy and manage client and design team review/comments.
• Professionally communicate with customers and project design team.
• Maintain relationship with suppliers through day-to-day interactions.
• Coordinate with the financial team for proper customer billing and supplier payments.
• Work with Account Manager and Product Manager to establish regional/local market-specific business delivery models.
• Manage multiple projects in estimating and project management.
• Support the product category growth and expansion.
• Continuously improve processes to provide timely and accurate information to team members and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION: 

• Minimum of three year's industry-related experience preferred
• Experience in field of assigned product line.
• Proficient in MS Suite Excel and Outlook
• Software: ProCore, Parspec, BlueBeam
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to use modeling software preferred
• CAD and BIM collaboration nice to have
• Ability to travel up to 10% - 20% monthly or quarterly to project sites.
• Current driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• If no bachelor’s degree, high school diploma/GED required with 5+ years’ experience.

BENEFITS 

• Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefits program to team members and their families to support their health, build long-term financial security, and provide the opportunity for work and life balance. Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include: 
• Medical and prescription drug plans – the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage 
• Dental plan 
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions 
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves 
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 
• Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Adoption Assistance   
• Gym Membership Discount Program   
• Identity Theft Protection 

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. 

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. 

No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 

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