Project Procurement Manager - Distributed Infrastructure

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Employee referral program

AD&D insurance

Pre-tax accounts

Legal plan

BV Credit Union

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Project Procurement Manager 1 to oversee procurement for proposals and projects. You will lead procurement activities, negotiate terms, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely execution across equipment, contracts, and services.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and adherence to established policies. Hybrid/flexible work options may be offered after onboarding, with a strong focus on safety and quality

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, MVR) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Purchases equipment, construction and service contracts following policies.
• Assist in project setup of procurement activities.
• Execute and manage procurement process: bid lists, quotes, evaluation, negotiations, awards.
• Lead negotiations for procurements and/or construction contracts.
• Collaborate to resolve complex claims or contract issues.
• Ensure contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule.
• Assist with budgets and procurement milestone monitoring.

Skills

Analytics

Attention to detail

Budget development

Communication

MS Office

Contract comprehension

Data entry

Mathematics

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Process writing

Project management

Schedule planning

Training development

Workflow management

Education

BS/BA preferred

Tools

Databases

Job description

Date: Oct 27, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117770

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: No

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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.

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.

Why Black & Veatch?

The Opportunity

As the Project Procurment Manager 1, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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 issues
• Ensures 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
• Acts in capacity of a "lead person"
• Does not have management responsibility for the professionals to whom they provide work direction
• Possible positions receiving direction: Procurement Representative, Procurement Administrator, Expediter

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

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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work‑life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a 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. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

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