Lucas Group has partnered with a growing construction materials company in the greater Columbia, Maryland market. The Assistant Purchasing Agent will work in glass purchasing department to assist in coordinating glass orders with vendors, as well as produce estimates and quotes.
Responsibilities include but limited to:
- Follow architectural layouts and prepare pre-filled measurement forms on large Excel spreadsheets for installers.
- Collect technical fabrication details internally from Project Managers and externally from Architects and General Contractors.
- Calculate glass dimensions based on installers measurements, produce cut sheets drawings representing glass fabrication details, prepare and send full glass orders based on approved specifications.
- Verify glass vendors order confirmations and release to production.
- Coordinate all aspects of deliveries between the glass vendors, the GCs and installers
- Review architectural drawings, interact with architects and GCs, to produce estimates and quotations
- Produce the production material lists and coordinate with manufacturing for project preparations.
Skills/Job Qualifications:
- BS Degree in related field.
- 3+ years experience in a Construction, Building Materials, Architecture, Furniture Manufacturing ideal.
- Proficiency working with MS Office Products including Excel spreadsheets and Outlook for email communications to both internal and external customers.
- Knowledge of drafting standards, mathematics, science and engineering technology
- Ability to problem-solve quickly and efficiently, great attention to detail a MUST.
- Ability to prioritize and work independently on multiple projects simultaneously ensuring all key dates are met while maintaining the highest level of quality.
- No Relocation Assistance Provided
