Purchasing and Construction Administrator

This position is within the Low-Rise Construction Team and plays an integral part in purchasing team's day-to-day operations.

This role will support the purchasing team to award business, update projects files, amend contracts and scope of work, address invoice accuracy, and resolve matters related to suppliers.

ResponsibilitiesWork with the purchasing team to award business, and update project files with award information.Assisting in ordering materials to meet construction timelines.

Reviews and approves vendor set up requests and vendor information changes.Work with the purchasing team to amend contracts and scope of work.

Maintain purchasing files, reports and records.Assisting in submitting requests for quote to trades and vendors for residential construction and review submissions.

Assist construction team with reviewing construction plans and confirm that plans and project sheets are aligned.Addressing invoice accuracy with the purchasing team.

Resolve delivery and other matters related to suppliers.Actively participate in building safety culture.Supporting low-rise construction team with daily purchasing activities and contribute to special projects as assigned.

Such other roles and duties as the Employer may from to time require.QualificationsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with proven ability to learn customized software / tools.

Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role is preferred.Worked with spreadsheets, Microsoft word, Outlook and other documents, as well as data entry.

Experience with CRM software is an asset.Proven team player with strong written and oral communications skills.Agility and flexibility in response to changing priorities and needs with proactive follow-through.

Committed to contributing to a strong team culture to ensure success.Sound judgement regarding confidential and sensitive matters.

Ability to multi-task and learn quickly, while being adaptable to change.Possess effective time management skills with a strong sense of urgency and prioritization.

High attention to detail & accuracy.Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.Have strong interpersonal skills.

Analytical thinking ability.SkillsMicrosoft Excel, Microsoft Office, CRM, Construction, PurchasingArrayAbout CrescoFor over 30 years, the owners of Cresco, first-generation Canadians Hossein Mousavi and Taleb Abidali, and their team have built award-winning homes and communities across Halifax.

The magic of this successful family-owned company is in its collaboration with customers, partners and a loyal network of builders and trades.

Cresco is known for its relentless focus on quality and artistry in building homes and developing communities such as The Ravines of Bedford South and The Parks of West Bedford.

Whether building single-family homes, multi-unit residential or commercial properties, or working through master-planned developments, Cresco has a long-term perspective on land acquisition, partnerships, community building and the innovative use of design and building principles.

With over fifty industry and community awards and progressive, long-term thinking, Cresco is deeply committed to giving back, evidenced by its active participation and support of organizations such as the Cobequid Health Centre Foundation, Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation, Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation, Halifax YMCA, Nova Scotia Home Builders' Association, Urban Development Institute, Halifax Chamber of Commerce, and Family Business Atlantic.

Cresco has also built lottery homes for multiple charities over the past two decades.Other InformationBy joining Cresco, you will work in an environment where team members have a shared vision, are passionate about what they do and truly care about one another.

This is an exciting time at Cresco as they look to build in house expertise starting with this role. Cresco is offering a competitive compensation and benefits package including : Health, dental, vision coverageLife Insurance and long term disabilityFree access to virtual healthcarePhysical wellness subsidyMatching RRSP Program up to 5% of earningsCommunity involvementOpportunity for growth