Kiewit Corporation

Procurement Project Manager

Kiewit Corporation$90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with SmartMaterials and/or SAP experience preferred.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English is advantageous.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 5+ years of equivalent experience in construction or engineering.
  • Experience as a Project Manager in Supply Chain for EPC projects, especially in Oil, Gas & Chemicals, is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of equipment and materials used in EPC projects.
  • Detail-oriented and highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees and plans supply chain activities from pre-bid to project closeout.
  • Manages all supply chain disciplines including Material Control and Logistics.
  • Monitors procurement execution to ensure timely buy-out.
  • Negotiates with vendors and subcontractors to minimize risk and maintain competitiveness.
  • Coordinates with Category Lead Buyers and manages manpower planning.
  • Mentors supply chain team to adhere to policies and procedures.
  • Develops and implements procurement and contract management procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness programs and employee assistance services.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 180987

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are adding a Project Manager - Supply Chain to oversee all Supply Chain Activities, including Logistics, Inspection and Materials Management. In this role, you will provide leadership and management for procurement of engineered equipment, subcontracts, professional services, commodities, permanent plant materials, and small tools and supplies. This position manages assigned category buyers, supply chain managers and other supply chain employees interfacing with engineering management, estimating management and site management. Duties also include but are not limited to: negotiating with equipment vendors, material vendors, subcontractors and service providers, while consulting with corporate attorneys and senior management when necessary.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client's specifications and expectations.

Location

This position is based out of our Energy Corridor office at Dairy Ashford Road in Houston, TX. We do offer relocation assistance.

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, professional service providers and subcontractors; 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.


Site-specific Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Bilingual proficiency in both Spanish and English 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 Manager Supply Chain for EPC projects. Experience as a Project Manager Supply Chain for Oil, Gas & Chemicals 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.

Other Requirements:
  • 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.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.


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.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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