Project Buyer I – Power Delivery

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 68,700 - 92,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k with match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Project Buyer I to support the Power Delivery operating group. The role focuses on building supplier relationships, managing procurement activities, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment for substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines.

Responsibilities include negotiating bids, planning long‑lead items, drafting purchase agreements, and coordinating with project teams to align supply chain strategies with schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combinations of training and experience.
• 2+ years of procurement experience.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials; purchasing procedures.
• Strong negotiation, planning, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and analytical abilities.
• Active listening and openness to feedback.
• Software experience relevant to procurement.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and materials at best value while meeting specs.
• Collaborate with project teams to align supply chain with schedules.
• Plan material needs early to secure long-lead items.
• Solicit bids, analyze quotes, and select suppliers by cost and schedule.
• Ensure buyouts align with budgets and manage procurement risks.
• Interpret technical specs and confirm supplier compliance.
• Draft and execute purchase agreements; coordinate with Risk on surety.
• Lead supplier calls to monitor performance and resolve issues.
• Track orders from placement to delivery and communicate status.
• Conduct quarterly job site and supplier visits; strengthen relationships.
• Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and levels.

Skills

Procurement experience

Multitasking

Construction knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Active listening

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Buyer I to support the Power Delivery operating group. This role focuses on building supplier relationships, managing procurement activities, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment for the construction of substations, wind collection systems, and transmission lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchase equipment and materials at the best value while meeting quality, quantity, and specification requirements (e.g., transmission line steel, substation steel, HV electrical equipment, enclosures, MV cable).
• Collaborate with project, estimating, and design phase teams to align supply chain strategies with project goals and schedules.
• Plan material needs early in the projects design phase to secure long‑lead and critical‑path items.
• Solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers based on cost and schedule competitiveness.
• Ensure buyouts align with budgets and manage procurement risks and compliance.
• Interpret technical specifications and confirm supplier compliance.
• Draft and execute purchase agreements and coordinate with Risk team on surety requirements.
• Lead supplier calls to monitor performance, resolve issues, and maintain strong partnerships.
• Track orders from placement through delivery and communicate status to project teams.
• Conduct quarterly job site and supplier visits to strengthen relationships.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or related discipline, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• 2+ years of procurement experience.
• Ability to handle multiple procurement activities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and/or materials, purchasing processes, and procedures.
• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal, and communication skills.
• Strong customer service and analytical skills.
• Active listening skills and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Software experience.
• Current driver's license.

BENEFITS

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Adoption Assistance.

BASE PAY RANGE

The base pay range for this role is $68,700 - $92,800 (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

DISCLAIMER

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

EEO STATEMENT

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.