Project Procurement Manager at Kiewit

Project Procurement Manager

Location: Idaho Falls, ID or Las Vegas, NV

Position Overview: Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations. We have 140 years of experience building projects of all types, sizes and complexities across North America, including the Nuclear market. Kiewit Nuclear team is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy, in support of accelerating the transition to a carbon free future. We are adding a Project Procurement Manager - Supply Chain to oversee all Supply Chain Activities, including Logistics, Inspection and Materials Management.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and plans all aspects of supply chain from pre-bid, through estimating to closeout.
• Manages all supply chain disciplines on a project such as Material Control, Category Buying, Expediting, Supplier Quality Surveillance, Logistics and Material Management.
• Monitors and oversees execution of the procurement buy-out.
• Negotiates commercial terms and conditions with equipment vendors, material vendors, subcontractors and service providers; consult with corporate attorneys and senior management to minimize project and corporate risk while maintaining commercial competitiveness.
• Coordinates activities with Category Lead Buyers and plans manpower.
• Mentors and trains supply chain staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Locates and assists in the evaluation and qualification of vendors for materials and equipment, subcontractors, and professional service providers.
• Assists in the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies and procedures.
• Provides feedback to assist in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Resolves vendor or contractor grievances and claims.
• Reviews purchase order or subcontractor claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Communicates and enforces supply chain policies & procedures to project teams.
• Responsible for projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and project supply chain reporting.
• Implements and oversees project mobilization activities including office set-up, site general arrangement, etc.
• Oversees project support such as site security, recycling, temporary fencing, jobsite signage, dumpsters, trailer set up, etc.
• Works with the material management department to ensure proper material receiving and control.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) with general knowledge of database utilization. SmartMaterials and/or SAP experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent degree and/or a minimum of five years' experience in engineering and/or construction or equivalent work/field/military experience.
• Must have experience as a Project Procurement Manager Supply Chain for EPC projects. Experience as a Project Procurement Manager Supply Chain for Nuclear market with a proven track record of successfully executed projects strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials common in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects.
• Detail-oriented, flexible and highly motivated with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Effective time management and organizational skills with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Team player with the ability to also work independently to meet fixed deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Base Compensation: $135,000/yr - $170,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.