Procurement Lead, Preconstruction & Estimating

Saber Power, LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saber Power Services is seeking a Procurement Manager – Preconstruction & Planning to lead procurement for preconstruction, estimating, and project development activities. You will develop procurement strategies, validate pricing, and engage suppliers and subcontractors to support competitive bids.

The role requires extensive experience in electrical EPC procurement, estimating, and project planning, with knowledge of medium- and high-voltage equipment and utility infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of procurement, estimating, preconstruction, or project development experience in electrical/utility EPC.
• Experience pricing and procuring medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment, materials, and subcontracted scopes.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction means and methods, utility infrastructure, and EPC execution.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, equipment lists, bills of material, and subcontractor scopes.
• Experience developing and evaluating competitive bids and proposals.
• Strong understanding of construction contracting practices and commercial terms.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for preconstruction and bidding of medium- and high-voltage EPC projects.
• Develop procurement strategies for major project bids based on scope, schedule, location, and market conditions.
• Review bid documents, drawings, and bills of material to identify procurement needs and gaps.
• Solicit, obtain, analyze, and negotiate pricing with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors, and specialty contractors.
• Develop and maintain procurement pricing databases and historical cost information.
• Identify long-lead items and provide lead-time assumptions for schedules.
• Establish procurement schedules and assumptions; monitor market conditions and supply-chain constraints.
• Lead supplier/subcontractor negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Support transition from preconstruction to project execution and bid reviews.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiation

Estimating support

Market intelligence

Vendor management

Project planning

Electrical EPC knowledge

Supplier engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, supply chain management, engineering, or related field

Job description

Saber Power Services is seeking a Procurement Manager – Preconstruction & Planning to lead procurement for preconstruction, estimating, and project development activities. You will develop procurement strategies, validate pricing, and engage suppliers and subcontractors to support competitive bids.

The role requires extensive experience in electrical EPC procurement, estimating, and project planning, with knowledge of medium- and high-voltage equipment and utility infrastructure.