Bechtel

Project Procurement Operations Manager

Bechtel$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
  • 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience required
  • Strong understanding of Advanced Work Packaging and supply chain risk management
  • Experience in Field Procurement operations, especially at jobsite locations
  • Proficient in personnel administration including recruitment and annual reviews
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage project procurement personnel and operations
  • Define and develop project scope and procurement plans
  • Ensure compliance with corporate and project procurement policies
  • Oversee Field Purchasing and Supplier Quality services
  • Implement advanced work packaging strategies for effective material deployment
  • Establish and monitor staffing and personnel utilization
  • Develop relationships with external suppliers to resolve execution issues

Benefits

  • Robust benefits to support career advancement and culture enhancement
  • Time off allow for personal recharge
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workforce
  • Programs that inspire the next generation of employees
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 298214
  • Relocation Authorized: None
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Millersport, OH, Various Work Locations USA


Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure. The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will manage project procurement personnel in all operations for a project. You will participate with the project management team in defining and developing the scope of work, and in preparing and coordinating procurement plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets. You will ensure procurement operations comply with corporate, business unit and project requirements. #LI-VB1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Is accountable for the implementation and delivery of Supply Chain execution strategies to support the successful completion of the project.
  • Engages with other key functions as necessary to maintain a key understanding of Scope, Budget and Schedule deliverables, identify and resolve material issues and monitor operational performance.
  • Ensures that Procurement operations at jobsite locations function professionally and conform to corporate, global business unit, and project policies and procedures in functional areas for which Procurement is responsible including: Ensures that Procurement operations at jobsite locations function professionally and conform to corporate, global business unit, and project policies and procedures in functional areas for which Procurement is responsible including: Field Purchasing Field Expediting Supplier Quality services Traffic & Logistics Materials Management to include the end-to-end planning, logistics and control of flow of materials from the global supply chain to support the timely turnover to construction to support the schedule.
  • Inventory Management include receipt, inspection, storage, inventory control, coordination of, physical security and issue of all materials and equipment, including the project Tool Assignment Program Unsatisfactory, over, short and damaged actions Disposal of surplus material and equipment Commercial Management of vendor claims and back charges.
  • Implementation of advanced work packaging strategies ensuring disciplined deployment of material in line with the schedule.
  • Plans, directs, coordinates and monitors personnel actions for Field Procurement staff assigned to project temporary operating and jobsite locations.
  • These actions include but are not limited to: Annual reviews regarding performance Career planning guidance and discussions as specifically delegated Preparation and submission of salary plans for approval Determining and obtaining management approval of staffing plans for Field Procurement personnel requirements at the project's temporary operating and jobsite locations.
  • Prepares or assists in the preparation of work hour estimates and organizational charts for project activities at temporary operating and jobsite locations, and submits for approval or subsequent changes to the global business unit Field Procurement Manager and Site Manager.


Major Responsibilities(Contd.):

  • Establishes long-range personnel requirements and coordinates timely staffing of positions.
  • Monitors personnel utilization throughout the duration of the project.
  • Establishes requirements for and seeks management and client approval for facilities and equipment necessary to provide for effective and efficient Field Procurement operations at project temporary and jobsite locations.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with key external suppliers to leverage supplier escalation to resolve key execution issues as necessary.
  • Maintains oversight of Tool Assignment Program including ensuring that cost effective inventory management strategies are deployed to maintain key distributable availability.
  • Monitors and reports trends on Field Purchasing spend and works with stakeholders to take action to address areas of concern.
  • Prepares procedures and instructions establishing Procurement responsibilities and methods of operations pertaining to activities at project temporary operating and jobsite locations in accordance with construction Work Process & Procedures, global business unit procedures, Procurement policies and procedures and Field Procurement guidelines.
  • Establishes a continuing program to dispose of surplus materials and equipment as they are identified as excess to project needs by the client and management


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience .


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • A Bachelor degree Business or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
  • Understanding of Advance Work Packaging, supply chain risk and opportunity management.
  • Experience with and knowledge of Field Procurement operations particularly pertaining to Procurement operations at temporary operating and jobsite locations, including Construction execution, Purchasing, Inspection, Expediting, Traffic & Logistics, and field materials management.
  • Skilled in the supervision of personnel and all aspects that are involved with total personnel administration, such as requisitioning, interviewing, annual reviews, development or monitoring of mandatory training course completion, and career discussions and development.
  • Skilled in oral and written communications.


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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