Project Procurement Manager - Nuclear Market

Kiewit; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Project Procurement Manager to lead all procurement activities for EPC projects in the Nuclear market. The role is based in Knoxville, TN, with relocation assistance available and collaboration with engineering, legal and project controls to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

You will negotiate high-risk contracts, mentor procurement staff, and coordinate with suppliers to optimize cost, schedule, and quality across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent.
• 8+ years negotiation experience.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all functional procurement activities for EPC projects.
• Develop and execute the project procurement plan and manage the budget.
• Negotiate high-risk contracts and provide negotiation support to project teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Risk evaluation

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 182495

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for leading all functional procurement activities for assigned engineering, procurement, and construction projects. This position develops and executes the project procurement plan, manages the project supply chain budget, oversees procurement schedules and daily workflows, and ensures equipment, materials, subcontracts, and services are procured in accordance with project cost, schedule, quality, and contractual requirements.

The Project Procurement Manager serves as the primary procurement representative to project leadership and works closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Legal, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This individual leads critical negotiations, develops supply chain risk mitigation plans, and provides leadership and development to assigned procurement and supply chain personnel.

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District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer high quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

Location

This position could be based out of Lenexa, KS or Knoxville, TN.

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement with identification of mandatory and recommended prime contract flow-down clauses for incorporation into vendor contract templates, and work with Procurement Managers to develop/review project-specific templates.
• Review project contract templates for adherence to project requirements.
• Assist in the development of company-wide procurement templates.
• Provide as-needed training on negotiation, contracts, and terms and conditions.
• Assist in negotiating high-risk contracts for various projects.
• Provide negotiation support to project teams and operate as initial legal review.
• Serve as a liaison between the procurement team and project attorney(s) to negotiate and resolve commercial issues and move contracts forward to execution.
• Resolve escalated, complex, or disputed contract issues.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and manage supplier-specific vendor template negotiations.
• Support procurement staff meetings and provide legal communication to the team as needed.
• Interface with business, legal, risk, tax, suppliers, and internal procurement departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent degree or military/education experience combination.
• Must have experience as a Project Procurement Manager – Supply Chain for EPC projects. Experience as a Project Procurement Manager – Supply Chain for Nuclear market with a proven track record of successfully executed projects strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Engineering, Construction or equivalent work/field.
• Legal training or transactional/commercial management experience of 5+ years preferred.
• 8+ years negotiation experience.
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, effective time management skills, and excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced knowledge in risk evaluation, claims mitigation, and dispute resolution preferred.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.