AECOM

Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction Works and Services)

AECOM • $95K — $115K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS with 4 years of procurement experience in corporate office interiors or equivalent education and experience
  • Experience in construction management, architecture, or related discipline
  • Comprehensive understanding of various contract forms and strategies for design and construction
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior management
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • Familiarity with PMIS platforms such as PMWeb or Ariba
  • Relevant industry certifications like PMI-CP, MRICS, or CCP preferred

Responsibilities

  • Review project requirements and draft procurement strategy memos
  • Prepare and issue procurement documents in client's PMIS
  • Engage with vendors throughout the procurement process
  • Analyze bids for completeness and compliance with project requirements
  • Conduct market research to identify and evaluate new vendors
  • Collaborate with project managers to align procurement with project timelines
  • Monitor procurement performance and ensure compliance with regulations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources, including employee assistance programs
  • Business travel insurance and service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Specialist skilled in the Procurement of Construction Works and Services to be based in New York City or Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Review project requirements and draft/review/finalize procurement strategy memos
  • Prepare and issue Requests for Information / Requests for Qualification / Requests for Proposal in client's Project Management Information System
  • Follow up with, and respond to vendors prior to releasing the RFP, during the bid period, and after bid submission, to answer any questions up to the award
  • Level and analyze bids based on completeness, competitiveness, compliance, adherence to quality expectations, cost, schedule, ESG, etc.
  • Be knowledgeable of industry trends to determine appropriate pricing
  • Prepare and issue analysis report and recommendation
  • Engage with General Contractors, Architects, Engineers and FF&E vendors to execute the work strategy
  • Participating in successful and unsuccessful bidder calls
  • Participate in negotiation and evaluation of contracts
  • Prepare purchase orders, master agreements, letter agreements, and contracts for all appointments (architects/ engineers, project managers, contractors, etc.), including any reviews with client's legal counsel
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and contractors
  • Conduct market research to identify new vendors and evaluate their capabilities
  • Manage and report various stakeholders from multiple divisions
  • Collaborate with project managers to ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and budgets
  • Monitor and report on procurement performance metrics
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for procurement processes


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS and four years of procurement experience in the corporate office interiors space or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Experience in construction management, architecture or a related discpline

Preferred Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of different forms of contracts and contracting strategies - especially as relates to design and construction
  • Strong written and oral communication, including chairing meetings with client's senior management team, and vendors
  • Ability to work in collaborative environment but also to work independently/unsupervised
  • Strong experience in using PMIS platforms such as PMWeb, Ariba, etc
  • Relevant Industry certifications such as PMI-CP, MRICS, CCP, etc


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
  • Relocation is not available now or in the future
  • THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY DECEMBER 9, 2026.


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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