Procurement Specialist

Remote Jobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Houston seeks a procurement specialist with 7+ years in utility-scale solar/wind/BESS. You will lead tender processes, negotiate contracts and coordinate with clients, consultants, and site teams to ensure compliant, efficient project delivery.

The role requires strong attention to structure and detail, experience with HV interconnection and EPC interfaces, and the ability to work on-site in a dynamic energy environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in procurement/commercial roles for utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS.
• Experience running competitive RFPs, bid leveling, and contract negotiations for construction.
• Knowledge of HV interconnection, civil/site prep scopes, and plant EPC interfaces.
• Strong collaboration and reporting skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes from tender to contract closure.
• Interface with clients and consultants at all project stages.
• Issue RFPs, respond to clarifications, and manage documentation.
• Maintain rigorous structure, detail, and reporting.
• Collaborate with teams on EPC interfaces and commercial matters.
• Support SOX controls where applicable.

Skills

Procurement leadership

RFP management

Contract negotiation

HV interconnection knowledge

EPC/BOP contracting

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

• Strong knowledge of the full procurement process from developing tender documents through to evaluation, negotiation and contract documentation and tracking
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages
• RFP issue and clarifications
• Attention to structure and detail
• Strong collaboration, negotiation skills, and reporting knowledge
• Plant EPC technical interface, plant EPC commercial matter
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of procurement or commercial experience in utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS, including EPC or BOP contracting
• Demonstrated experience running competitive RFPs, bid leveling, and contract negotiation for construction scopes
• Working knowledge of HV interconnection, civil, and site preparation scopes, and of plant EPC interface management

Strongly preferred:

• Experience with ECI, PCSA, and unit rate and quantity true-up structures
• Knowledge of local and regional civil and clearing contractors in active markets

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

The salary range for this full-time role is $150-$170K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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