Project Procurement Manager - Advanced Power Gen.

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits including medical

Flexible work schedules

Company‑matched 401k plan

Bonus program

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for proposals and projects. You will supervise procurement tasks with minimal supervision, purchase equipment, contracts, and services, and support bid and contract negotiations.

This 100% employee-owned company values safety, diverse perspectives, and hands-on experience across projects. Travel may be required and a hybrid work arrangement is possible after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Pre-employment onboarding requirements may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Responsibilities

• Purchases assigned equipment, construction, and service contracts for projects.
• Assists in project setup of procurement related activities.
• Executes and manages the procurement process on assigned contracts including bid list preparation, quotes solicitation, evaluation, negotiation and awarding of contracts.
• Leads negotiations for assigned procurements and/or construction contracts.
• Collaborates to resolve complex claims or other contract issues; ensures documents are issued correctly and on schedule.
• Assists with budget and schedule monitoring (man-hours, cost, procurement milestones).
• Develops and monitors procurement goals and reports status.

Skills

Proficient Analytics

Attention to Detail

Budget Development

Communication

Data Entry

Contract Comprehension

Schedule & Planning

Project Process Management

Presentation Skills

Education

BA or BS in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

Date: Sep 16, 2026

Location

Overland Park, KS, US

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Company

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee‑owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever‑evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Job Details

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117053

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full‑Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

Project Procurement Manager

• Perform assigned procurement activities for a proposal(s) or project(s)
• Lead others with procurement responsibilities while requiring minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchases assigned equipment, construction, and service contracts for projects following established policies and procedures
• Assists in project setup of procurement related activities
• Executes and manages the procurement process on assigned contracts including bid list preparation, solicitation of quotes, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding of contracts
• Leads negotiations for assigned procurements and/or construction contracts
• Collaborates to resolve complex claims or other contract issuesEnsures contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule
• Assists with the development and monitoring of project budgets and schedules (man‑hours, cost, procurement milestone durations)
• Assists with the establishment and/or monitoring of procurement goals
• Monitors project procurement activities and reports status
• May develop, create and lead presentations to internal and external client and joint venture partners
• May be responsible for soliciting budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a project or projects
• May also lead and coordinate the entire budgetary pricing effort on a project or projects
• Files appropriate documents and follows filing rules
• Possible positions receiving direction: Procurement Representative, Procurement Administrator, Expediter

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred
• Years of relevant experience can substitute for a degree

Preferred Skills

• Proficient Analytics - Creation and Interpretation
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Proficient Budget Development and Management
• Strong Communication - Written and Oral
• Strong Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office
• Strong Contract Comprehension
• Strong Data Entry
• Proficient Mathematics
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Proficient Presentation Skills
• Strong Problem Solving
• Proficient Process and Technical Writing
• Proficient Project Process Management
• Proficient Schedule and Planning Understanding
• Basic Training Development
• Basic Workflow and Team Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Travel may be required
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

016

Compensation Transparency

Listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

State of Colorado: $109,461 - $163,889

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Benefits

• Health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
• Performance‑based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. As employee‑owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company’s long‑term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Nearest Major Market

Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market

Kansas City

Job Segment

Engineer, Engineering