Project Procurement Manager - Distributed Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

About The Position

As the Project Procurement Manager 1, you will perform procurement activities for proposals and projects and lead others with procurement responsibilities while requiring minimal supervision. The role purchases equipment, construction, and service contracts; manages procurement processes and assigned contracts; and supports project budgets, schedules, goals, and status reporting. It may include leading budgetary pricing efforts and presentations to internal and external clients and joint venture partners. The role acts as a lead person and provides work direction to procurement staff, but does not have management responsibility for them. Travel may be required. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, at the manager’s discretion and based on performance and work assignments.

Requirements

At least seven years of relevant experience.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Nice To Haves

A BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, a technical or engineering discipline, Construction Management, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
Proficiency in analytics, including creation and interpretation.
Strong attention to detail.
Proficiency in budget development and management.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including databases and Microsoft Office.
Strong contract comprehension.
Strong data entry skills.
Proficiency in mathematics.
Strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in process and technical writing.
Proficiency in project process management.
Proficiency in schedule and planning understanding.
Basic training development skills.
Basic workflow and team management skills.

Responsibilities

Purchase assigned equipment, construction, and service contracts for projects in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assist with project setup of procurement-related activities.
Execute and manage procurement processes for assigned contracts, including bid list preparation, solicitation of quotes, evaluation, negotiation, and contract awards.
Lead negotiations for assigned procurements and/or construction contracts.
Collaborate to resolve complex claims and other contract issues.
Ensure contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule.
Assist with development and monitoring of project budgets and schedules, including man-hours, cost, and procurement milestone durations.
Assist with establishing and/or monitoring procurement goals.
Monitor project procurement activities and report status.
Develop, create, and lead presentations to internal and external clients and joint venture partners, as needed.
Solicit budgetary pricing for equipment, materials, or labor to support project estimating and proposal efforts, as needed.
Lead and coordinate the entire budgetary pricing effort on projects, as needed.
File appropriate documents and follow filing rules.
Act as a lead person and provide work direction to procurement representatives, procurement administrators, and expediters; the role does not have management responsibility for these professionals.

Benefits

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