Procurement Director – Clean Energy Projects

Turner & Townsend; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a procurement management professional to support its clean energy growth in the USA, with a focus on onshore wind, utility-scale solar PV, BESS, and/or transmission. The role requires local presence in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities include leading procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver major projects while managing risk and governance. A strong track record in energy procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement and/or contracts management on US onshore wind, BESS and/or utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Proven track record negotiating TSAs and related BoP and/or O&M scopes.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field of study.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and execute procurement and tender strategies for major project packages.
• Lead the complete procurement process including RFIs, RFPs, proposal evaluation, recommendation of award and contract finalization.
• Draft and negotiate contracts including turbine supply, service, consultancy, supply and installation contracts.
• Lead and coordinate commercial, technical, financial and legal expertise while ensuring compliance with client governance and approval procedures.
• Maximize value in terms of quality, price and schedule while minimizing risk.
• Actively participate in vendor relationship management and market intelligence.
• Drafting and negotiation of main contracts throughout the lifecycle of project development and execution.
• Work alongside the project management team to ensure successful project delivery, balancing risk with commercially and contractually viable solutions.
• Maintain continuous oversight of critical milestones, rights and obligations according to contract.
• Direct and process changes, variations and claims in compliance with client commercial interests.
• Provide interpretation of contracts, organize correspondence with contracting parties and monitor fulfilment of obligations.
• Manage commercial relationships with contractors, ensuring issues are dealt with proactively.
• Drive governance processes and present to stakeholders and decision bodies including Steering Committees.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a procurement management professional to support its clean energy growth in the USA, with a focus on onshore wind, utility-scale solar PV, BESS, and/or transmission. The role requires local presence in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities include leading procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver major projects while managing risk and governance. A strong track record in energy procurement is essential.