Manager, Capital Projects Sourcing

Xcel Energy•Amarillo, TX

10d•$129,000 - $183,000•Onsite

About The Position

Develop and manage execution of engineering, procurement, & construction (EPC) projects, engineered equipment and construction services contract sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities. Provide project justifications for capital project proposals using should cost modeling. Lead creation and implementation of strategies to achieve project savings targets. Direct post-award contract management plans, including KPI development with suppliers. Lead project supply risk management strategy and ensure plans for claims and dispute resolution. Act as liaison between Capital Project teams and other departments (Legal, Category Management, Tax, Risk, Audit, etc.). Manage supplier qualification, request for proposal, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier selection, and contract award compliance for capital projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten years' experience managing supply chain for major capital projects.
Two years' experience managing professional staff.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, ability to influence others in a cross-functional environment, and proven results necessary.
Extensive expertise in all elements of major construction contracts and negotiation required.
Excellent written and verbal communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
20% travel; driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

MBA highly desired
Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) or other professional certifications are strongly preferred.
Experience in managing multiple teams across multiple construction projects desired.
Experience with Power Generation Construction commercial strategies and contracts

Responsibilities

Develop and manage enterprise-wide supply chain strategy/tactics to acquire equipment and services for capital projects.
Manage EPC projects, engineered equipment, and construction services contracts.
Lead project commercial services standardization, contract development/administration, requests for proposals, bid specifications, and specialized terms & conditions.
Manage acquisition of construction, other services, and major equipment for successful development, obtainment, analysis, negotiation, and award of contracts.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to achieve value capture.
Administer standard commercial terms and conditions of contract issued by Legal and Supply Chain Sourcing.
Develop specialty contract formats and terms and conditions templates for engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), engineered equipment and construction services.
Furnish and install contracts, storage site facility leases and equipment rental agreements.
Manage a process to track that contractor commitments, progress milestones, and payments are made in accordance with contractual terms & conditions and that full earned value to the project is achieved.
Manage Xcel Energy's risks by ensuring documents/notices required for contractor mobilization (Proof of Insurance, Performance & Payment Bonds, Letters of Credit, Parental Guarantees, etc.), job progress (permits, etc.), and contract completion (lien waivers, as built drawings, etc.) are obtained and meet the contract requirements.
Lead strategic negotiations for Xcel Energy's interests in capital construction contracts and large complex equipment purchases for capital projects.
Manage change order process and establish contractor claims resolution process to minimize overall impact to the project budget and schedule.
Ensure collaboration with Category Management for opportunities that leverage category strategies.
Establish and manage metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of capital projects' contracting strategies related to project cost and schedule targets.
Develop and roll-out a process for compiling/publishing performance metrics and utilize the data to formulate lessons learned, facilitate continuous improvement in sourcing strategies, and share best practices.