Subcontracts & Procurement Student

PCL Construction•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The future you want is within reach. At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry. We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. As an intern you will be given similar responsibilities as a full-time member of the Procurement team. This will provide you with the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes your personal and professional growth. We are seeking a full-time Intern for our Houston office located in Katy, Tx to join our team for a duration of 10 consecutive weeks from June to August.

Requirements

May hold or be working towards an associate or bachelor’s degree (preferably in related field).
18 years of age or older and able to work in Houston, TX, full time.
Employment with PCL is contingent upon passing a background check and substance abuse test conducted by a third party.
Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to tackle new projects and ideas, flexible, and adaptable.
Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge and/or experience withaccounting software an asset.

Nice To Haves

Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge and/or experience withaccounting software an asset.

Responsibilities

Analyze changing client/market conditions - gather information for benchmarking
Support client specific category strategy
Perform detailed analysis of spend and other data to identify savings, define efficiency opportunities, and tactical and strategic initiatives that should be undertaken
Assist with the identification of appropriate potential suppliers to fit clients’ business objectives
Assist with the tracking and reporting of supplier performance and resolution of supplier performance issues
Assist with pre-award subcontracts activities, subcontractor pre-qualification, interface with engineering/construction, project, and client personnel to support preparation of RFP
Assist with bid evaluation and negotiations up to award and subcontract execution specifically related to lump sum turnkey, EPC contract for major process units
Assist in project start-up activities and provide support to Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, and/or Project Manager.
Assist in preparation and distribution of information as directed for contract requirements to appropriate parties.
Attend project site visits to observe and document construction field activities.
Assist in preparation of and conduct correspondence and communication as directed to Engineers, vendors, and subcontractors