Project Engineer, Electrical Procurement

Sky Mavis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

A leading construction firm in St. Louis is seeking a Procurement Engineer responsible for sourcing electrical materials and managing vendors across multiple projects. This role requires strong technical and business skills, extensive experience in procurement, and the ability to conduct market analysis while ensuring timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering or has significant electrical experience, alongside excellent negotiation and risk management skills. Travel nationwide is required for client projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or 5 years electrical experience.
• 5+ years as a sourcing and procurement professional with a minimum of 1-3 years in electrical procurement.
• Strong technical background and business skills for contracts and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing electrical material, equipment, services, and managing vendors.
• Conducting market analysis for best purchasing deals.
• Managing delivery schedules to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Negotiation skills

Procurement strategies

Risk management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

5+ years electrical experience

Job description

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the “art and science of building,” providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About Consolidated Distribution Company (CDC)

Clayco’s Consolidated Distribution Company (CDC) uses its extensive relationships to secure competitive pricing and product availability. By negotiating with top brands and manufacturers, CDC provides cost-effective solutions for construction equipment, materials, and finishes. It excels in managing complex projects through strategic sourcing and mass purchasing, offering integrated design, and purchasing power for both internal and external clients.

The Role We Want You For

As the Procurement Engineer you will be responsible for working with the CDC team in sourcing electrical material, equipment, services, and managing vendors in specific project areas across multiple projects. Carry out market analysis to get the best purchasing deals, ensuring material and services are acquired at favorable prices. Work with Clayco project team, architectural team and technical group to ensure specified products and materials meet specifications and are within company standards. Manage delivery schedules and ensure timely delivery of materials to jobsites.

The Specifics of the Role

• Develop and execute electrical procurement strategies while working with others.
• Assist in seeking, exploring, and securing new revenue and procurement opportunities.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks while partnering with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Evaluate EC’s bill of material and labor bid for complete and accurate quantities and scope.
• Perform product takeoff, estimates, and pricing on current and future projects.
• Gather and prepare product submittals.
• Prepare product list and quantities for purchase order and change order preparation.
• Ensure material orders are placed and tracked to ensure timeliness of delivery.
• Create contacts with key outside Clayco partners to provide CDC materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or 5 years electrical experience
• 5+ years as a sourcing and procurement professional with a minimum of 1-3 years in electrical procurement or a Journeyman Electrician that has fulfilled all requirements of an accredited apprenticeship program
• Strong technical background to speak the language of engineers and strong business background to deal with contracts and negotiations and international business
• Knowledge of construction principles/practices required

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.