Webber - Procurement Specialist - Infrastructure Management

About us:

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy, and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models, and public-private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods, and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology, and vast resources.

Job Description:

Overview
The position will make a significant contribution to Webber by managing vendor contracts for multiple projects. This position works very closely with the Procurement department and Project personnel as a critical member of the team. This role is expected to give exposure to major elements of infrastructure maintenance and construction including vendor pricing, raw and manufactured materials market forces, relationships with critical vendors, expanded knowledge of legal terms and definitions, and cross-training for all divisions including Heavy Civil, Waterworks, Energy, and Infrastructure Services.

Job Duties

1. Develop, strengthen, and maintain strategic relationships with key Suppliers and Subcontractors.
2. Collaborate with project teams and Commercial bidding teams to make critical purchases for the company.
3. Perform analysis and evaluation of vendor quotations, drafting of the vendor contracts, and coordination of agreements from internal approvals through execution.
4. Negotiate and prepare vendor agreements & change orders.
5. Provide guidance and assistance to project teams and estimators.
6. Work with the latest technology in construction, bidding, purchasing, and business management.
7. Other duties as assigned to enhance the operations of the company.

Qualifications

1. 2+ years construction industry experience in infrastructure maintenance or highway construction.
2. Project management, estimating, or procurement experience with projects in the $3MM to $100MM range is preferred.
3. High level of computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, SharePoint, and Access.
4. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and with external vendors/suppliers.
5. Demonstrated experience planning, purchasing, and negotiating.

Webber and its companies (e.g., Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Canada Limited, Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC), is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.