PPM - Advanced Power Generation

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Project Procurement Manager performs procurement activities for major proposals and projects, leads procurement work with minimal or no supervision, and may be responsible for developing or implementing business strategies. The role purchases equipment, construction, and service contracts, sets up project procurement activities, and manages the procurement process from bid-list preparation and quote solicitation through evaluation, negotiation, and contract award. It leads negotiations and helps resolve complex claims and other issues while ensuring contract documents are accurate and issued on schedule. The position develops and monitors procurement budgets, schedules, milestones, and goals, tracks and reports procurement activity, and may lead presentations to clients, joint venture partners, and internal teams. It develops and delivers training and coaches and mentors procurement professionals in processes, tools, commercial terms, and project execution. It may also lead proposal or estimating efforts and participate in early negotiations with vendors or subcontractors before project release. The position acts as a lead person, providing work direction but without management responsibility for those receiving that direction. The role is full-time. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, subject to manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments. The position requires at least 10 years of relevant experience. A degree in a related field is preferred, though relevant experience can substitute for a degree.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Applicants must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
Strong analytics, including creation and interpretation.
Advanced attention to detail.
Strong budget development and management.
Advanced written and oral communication.
Strong computer skills, including databases and Microsoft Office.
Advanced contract comprehension.
Proficient data entry and mathematics.
Advanced organizational skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Advanced problem solving.
Strong process and technical writing.
Strong project process management.
Strong understanding of scheduling and planning.
Proficient training development.
Proficient workflow and team management.

Nice To Haves

A BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, a technical or engineering field, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; relevant years of experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

Purchase equipment, construction, and service contracts for major projects in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Set up project procurement-related activities.
Manage procurement contracts, including preparing bid lists, soliciting quotes, evaluating offers, negotiating terms, and awarding contracts.
Lead negotiations for procurement and/or construction contracts.
Collaborate to resolve complex claims and other issues.
Ensure contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule.
Develop and monitor project budgets and schedules, including man-hours, costs, and procurement milestone durations, aligning them with procurement budgets and goals.
Establish and/or monitor procurement goals.
Monitor project procurement activities and report status.
Develop, create, and lead presentations for internal and external clients and joint venture partners, as needed.
Develop and conduct training programs and coach and mentor procurement professionals in processes, tools, commercial terms and conditions, and project execution.
May lead proposal or estimating efforts for major projects and participate in early negotiations with long-lead equipment vendors and/or subcontractors before project release.
File appropriate documents and follow filing rules.
Provide work direction as a lead person to procurement staff; the role does not have management responsibility for those receiving work direction.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Wellness program.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
Company-matched 401(k) plan.
Adoption reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Vendor discounts.
Employee referral program.
AD&D insurance.
Pre-tax accounts.
Voluntary legal plan.
B&V Credit Union.
Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
Employee stock ownership and participation in the company's financial rewards through stock ownership.