Purchasing Co-Op (Spring 2026)

The Purchasing Intern supports the Purchasing team in managing bids, evaluating cost comparisons, tracking budgets, issuing purchase orders, and maintaining vendor relationships. This role provides hands-on experience in subcontractor prequalification, bid analysis, and contract management.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions 

• Prequalify subcontractors and vendors. 
• Evaluate cost estimates and pricing proposals. 
• Solicit bids from qualified vendors and subcontractors. 
• Prepare and issue complete bid packages. 
• Review, evaluate, and de-scope submitted bids. 
• Award material purchase agreements (MPAs) and subcontractor packages. 
• Draft subcontracts and MPAs in alignment with project requirements. 
• Support timely and accurate project buyouts. 
• Identify appropriate bid lists for each scope of work. 
• Verify subcontractor insurance coverage, bonding capabilities, and EMR (Experience Modification Rate) before contract award. 
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the team.

Key Skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities. 
• Exceptional attention to detail. 
• Effective time management with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. 
• Preference given to students studying Civil Engineering or other construction-related disciplines. 
• Demonstrated interest in construction procurement and the building industry.

Consigli Construction Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. Third-Party Agency Notice: Consigli will not pay a placement fee for any candidate hired as a result of an unsolicited resume submission from a third-party agency. By submitting an unsolicited resume, the agency waives any claim to a placement fee and acknowledges that Consigli is under no obligation to engage the agency for recruitment services related to that candidate. Only members of Consigli’s Talent Acquisition Team may request candidate resumes. All submissions must be made through the agency portal, which is shared directly with contracted third-party agencies. All third-party agencies must have a current executed contract with Consigli Construction Co., Inc.