Sr. Mechanical & Electrical Installation Category Manager

Veolia Environnement SA•Trevose, PA

15d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Senior Regional Commercial Category Manager - Mechanical & Electrical Installations is a new role in Veolia’s Projects Business Line, created in response to market and client preferences for EP+ delivery models. The role leads strategic procurement and category management for specialized, high-value electrical and mechanical installation activities across North American projects. It executes North American procurement strategies and develops regional approaches aligned with project execution and business objectives. The position focuses on supplier development and strategy, proposal costing and optimization, execution negotiations, risk mitigation, and on-time delivery of critical installation scope. Working in a collaborative matrix environment with project execution teams, engineering, and construction leadership, the manager drives cost optimization, schedule adherence, and operational excellence while managing complex contractor relationships and specialized contractual frameworks. The role includes up to 20% annual travel. Compensation is $110,000–$120,000 plus a 10% annual incentive bonus plan. Veolia offers competitive compensation and benefits, leadership development, career advancement, and the opportunity to contribute to sustainability and environmental protection. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management.
10+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical installation procurement, contractor management, or EPC construction execution.
Experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or project management within an EPC project setting.
Expertise in installation contractor evaluation, development, and performance management.
Advanced knowledge of specialized installation contract terms and conditions, insurance requirements, bonding, and risk allocation frameworks.
Ability to develop detailed scopes of work and manage divisions of responsibility across multiple contractors and trades.
Strong understanding of installation execution, construction methodologies, site logistics, and contractor operations.
Expertise in proposal evaluation, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analysis for installation services.
Demonstrated success negotiating pricing, terms, and commercial frameworks with contractors.
Track record of managing post-award contractor performance and ensuring on-time delivery.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying cost-optimization and schedule-improvement opportunities.
Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
Advanced knowledge of construction industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure favorable terms in complex contractor agreements.
Ability to respond constructively to changing project requirements, site conditions, and contractor performance issues.
Ability to work independently, with a strong focus on schedule adherence and cost optimization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, and ability to document contractual frameworks and expectations clearly.
Ability to work effectively across project teams, procurement, contract management, engineering, construction, legal, and contractor organizations while building trust and accountability.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical installation procurement, contractor management, or EPC construction execution.
Experience with an EPC firm, construction company, or major industrial contractor, focused on contractor installations.
Professional procurement certification such as C.P.M., CPSM, or CIPS.
Professional project management certification such as PMP.
Experience with SAP, Ariba, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a preferred network of electrical and mechanical installation contractors, evaluating qualifications such as technical expertise, safety performance, insurance coverage, bonding capacity, and geographic reach.
Create long-term contractor partnerships and framework agreements balancing cost, quality, schedule, and risk; analyze market trends, pricing, and contractor capacity to inform sourcing strategies.
Drive continuous improvement with key contractors in productivity, safety, and performance; optimize contractor allocation across projects, execute multi-million-dollar cost-reduction initiatives, and consolidate orders to leverage negotiation power.
Lead proposal development, tendering, and evaluation for electrical and mechanical installation packages.
Build detailed cost models and total cost of ownership analyses; optimize contractor proposals and benchmark costs against industry standards and historical project data.
Lead contractor negotiations on pricing, terms, conditions, and commercial frameworks during proposal and execution phases.
Develop specialized contract terms, define scope and divisions of responsibility, establish interface protocols, and negotiate insurance, bonding, risk allocation, payment terms, performance incentives, and schedule-based adjustments.
Manage contract amendments and change orders to maintain cost control and schedule integrity.
Develop risk-management strategies for installation hazards, schedule risks, and performance uncertainties; define insurance and liability requirements and implement mitigation measures such as performance bonds, parent company guarantees, and liquidated damages.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and industry standards.
Establish post-award management protocols for contractor mobilization, resource allocation, and schedule adherence.
Monitor contractor performance against schedule, quality, safety, and cost metrics; conduct reviews and implement corrective action plans.
Manage invoicing, payment processing, financial reconciliation, escalations, disputes, and change-management processes.
Coordinate with project teams on schedule optimization and delivery risks, drive on-time delivery and contractor accountability, and conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.
Partner with project execution, legal, insurance, contract management, engineering, and construction teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
Collaborate with tendering teams on bid packages and evaluation criteria; implement procurement practices and leverage global frameworks.
Coordinate with safety, quality, and compliance functions to ensure contractor alignment with organizational standards, and build strong internal stakeholder relationships to identify optimization opportunities.