Procurement Specialist – Utility Infrastructure (EPC)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Benefits package

Weekly pay

Career growth

Job summary

Quanta Government Solutions seeks mid- and senior-level Procurement Specialists for on-site roles in Houston. Candidates will manage end-to-end procurement for EPC utility projects, including RFP development, bid evaluations, negotiations, and delivery, with travel up to 15%.

Ideal applicants have 5+ years of experience in large infrastructure procurement, knowledge of contracting, subcontracting, and material procurement, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of end-to-end procurement experience on large infrastructure projects.
• Experience with RFPs, bid evaluations, contracts, subcontracting, and material procurement.
• Experience in utility infrastructure or EPC projects is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Logistics, or related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for EPC utility projects, from RFP development and bid evaluation through negotiations, contract administration, and delivery.
• Coordinate bidder prequalification, technical evaluations, and compliance with project, client, and MBE/WBE requirements.
• Partner with project teams and suppliers to track performance, resolve delivery issues, and mitigate procurement risks.
• Support sourcing strategies, award recommendations, and contract execution aligned with project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Procurement

RFPs

Contract neg

Subcontracting

Material proc

Vendor mgmt

T&D exp

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

Procurement Specialist – Hiring Mid & Senior Levels

QISG is seeking mid- and senior-level procurement professionals with experience supporting EPC projects in transmission and distribution (T&D), substations, and high-voltage electrical systems. Candidates should bring hands-on experience managing end-to-end procurement, including RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, supplier management, subcontracting, and material delivery.

Work Location: On-site, Monday–Friday, at 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. This is not a remote position.

Travel: Up to 15% domestic travel to project sites and vendors.

What You'll Do

Procurement Specialist

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for EPC utility projects, from RFP development and bid evaluation through negotiations, contract administration, and delivery.

• Coordinate bidder prequalification, technical evaluations, and compliance with project, client, and MBE/WBE requirements.

• Partner with project teams and suppliers to track performance, resolve delivery issues, and mitigate procurement risks.

• Support sourcing strategies, award recommendations, and contract execution aligned with project schedules and budgets.

Senior Procurement Specialist

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and subcontracting for complex, high-value EPC utility projects during pursuit and execution.

• Drive sourcing strategies, bidder selection, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.

• Independently manage complex supplier agreements, subcontractor performance, commercial risks, and critical material delivery issues.

• Advise project leadership on procurement risks and mitigation while mentoring team members and improving procurement practices.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of end-to-end procurement experience supporting large infrastructure projects from engineering through construction.

• Strong experience with RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, subcontracting, and material procurement for complex capital projects.

• Utility and high-voltage experience highly desirable, particularly transmission and distribution (T&D) and substation projects.

• EPC experience preferred, or a background in electrical infrastructure, electrical contracting, or related industries.

• Experience with supplier prequalification, submittals, expediting, and delivery coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Logistics, or a related field.

• Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and attention to contractual detail.

• Effective communicator who works independently and collaborates across project management, engineering, construction, and procurement teams.

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 15% to support project execution and field operations, required.

• Preferred: Established supplier and subcontractor relationships within utility infrastructure or electrical markets.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary -

  • Our pay is based on transparent levels relative to experience

• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance

• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future

• Comprehensive benefits medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation

• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities we invest in your development#LI-SM1

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.