Careers at Cummings

Construction & Maintenance Purchasing

Are you interested in sourcing and purchasing materials and services for one of New England’s most successful commercial construction and property management companies? Do you care about operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness? Excellent salary, benefits, and job security including an employee equity program.

Cummings Properties, one of the nation's most respected and financially stable commercial real estate companies, is seeking a smart, diligent, and industrious candidate to join our mission-driven team. This full-time, in-office position offers strong benefits and near-term upward mobility for a candidate with high aspirations and a strong work ethic. With over 300 colleagues, we take pride in our firm’s nearly six decades of outstanding success. Substantial rewards for those who really care about doing their job well.

If you have at least five years of experience in sourcing, negotiating, procuring labor and materials in the commercial real estate industry, and live in Metro North Boston, call us!

About the Job:
In this role, enjoy the opportunity to lead a wide range of projects, supporting the Company’s construction and development projects, and ongoing operations in 12 Metro North communities.

Collaborate with colleagues from our in-house design, purchasing, sustainability, construction, and maintenance departments. To succeed in this role, you will need strong organizational skills, an ability to multitask, and a commitment to meeting deadlines, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and cost-effectively. Respond now if you seek a career, not a job!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source and negotiate the purchase of goods and services to ensure cost-effectiveness and value.
  • Identify alternative vendors to secure the best pricing as needed.
  • Seek cost-effective solutions and products, helping to streamline recurring processes.
  • Collaborate to make informed decisions and show your ingenuity.
  • Administer, monitor, and critically review contracts.
  • Review and analyze drawings, specifications, and submittals.
  • Build and maintain positive vendor relationships.
  • Prepare, evaluate, and process purchase orders.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • A proven record in buying materials and labor for construction or closely related industries.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
  • Advanced analytical and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

A Successful Candidate Will Also Have:

  • A strong desire and ability to learn and adapt on the job.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Motivation to collaborate in a dynamic team environment.
  • A current or near-term residence in the north-suburban Boston area.
  • Five or more years of experience in a closely related field

About Cummings Properties: Founded in 1970, Cummings Properties has a long history of giving back to the community. The large majority of its buildings are owned by Cummings Foundation, its philanthropic affiliate, with all rental profits benefiting greater Boston nonprofits. Learn more at www.cummings.com/about/giving-back. Ideal for Woburn-area applicant.

In addition to unlimited career advancement and growth potential, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Paid holiday, vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Cummings Properties Employee Ownership Trust
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Competitive compensation and opportunities for bonuses
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with 50% Company match
  • Charitable gift match up to $2,000, plus the opportunity to direct an additional $2,000 in Company funds to a local nonprofit of your choice

NOTE: Candidates must be able to work on site. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Interested applicants should send a thoughtfully prepared detailed cover letter and resume, with references and compensation expectations to hiring@cummings.com. (Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered.) Cummings Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the interest of the safety and health of our employees and clients, we maintain a ZERO TOLERANCE policy in regards to prohibited drug use and alcohol or marijuana abuse. More information about the Cummings organization is available at www.Cummings.com and www.CummingsFoundation.org.

 

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