Project Procurement Manager - Industrial
$120,000–$165,000 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Negotiate high-risk contracts and serve as initial legal review for escalated commercial issues. Act as a liaison between the procurement team and project attorneys to resolve disputed contract terms and move agreements to execution. Support procurement staff meetings, develop company-wide and project-specific contract templates, and provide training on negotiation and terms and conditions. Manage supplier-specific vendor template negotiations and interface with business, legal, risk, tax, and internal departments. This senior role within Kiewit Supply Network requires 10+ years of EPC experience and periodic travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent degree or military/education experience combination
- 10+ years of experience in Engineering, Construction or equivalent work/field
- Knowledge of equipment and materials common in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects
- 8+ years negotiation experience
- Detail-oriented, highly motivated, effective time management skills, and excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
- Must be willing to travel periodically for periods of less than a week
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines
- Work overtime and weekends as required
Desired Qualifications
- Legal training or transactional/commercial management experience of 5+ years preferred
- Advanced knowledge in risk evaluation, claims mitigation, and dispute resolution preferred
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