Construction Procurement Manager

Utopia

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Construction Procurement Manager owns the full tendering process for construction projects, from assembling tender packages through contractor negotiations and bid comparisons. Working closely with Project Managers, the Design/Technical team, and Estimators, the role ensures projects receive competitive, well-documented bids and that suitable contractors are selected. The position supports multiple construction and fit-out projects and works remotely and independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in tendering, procurement, or contracts within construction, fit-out, or general contracting.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
• Hands-on experience drafting Requests for Proposals/Invitations to Tender and reviewing subcontractor or contract terms.
• Proven track record negotiating prices and commercial terms with contractors or suppliers.
• Advanced Excel skills, including bid comparison/leveling tables and trackers.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently across multiple concurrent projects.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages for international sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complete construction tender packages with the Project Manager, design/technical, and estimating departments, including drawings, Bills of Quantities, contract drafts, and Requests for Proposals.
• Build and maintain long lists and shortlists of potential contractors by trade and scope, and grow the contractor database through market research and networking.
• Issue RFPs/ITTs, manage contractor queries and clarifications during the tender period, and maintain an audit trail of tender correspondence.
• Coordinate contractor and supplier interactions, including site visits, quotation collection, and follow-up to secure complete, comparable, on-time submissions.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and key contract conditions with shortlisted contractors.
• Prepare bid comparison and leveling tables with the Estimators department and present documented contractor selection recommendations.
• Support the Project Manager and Procurement department in transitioning from tender award to contract execution.
• Maintain organized and auditable tender registers, trackers, and files.

Benefits

• Ownership of the full tendering process, from package assembly to contract award.
• Work across a portfolio of construction and fit-out projects, interacting directly with project managers, designers, estimators, and contractors.
• Fully remote role with flexibility on location.
• Work for a company investing in building a dedicated procurement and tendering function.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager