Senior Construction Procurement Lead

Quest Talent Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunity

Collaborative environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Quest Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support the commercial execution of construction contracts across a diverse portfolio of projects in the Atlanta area. The role partners with Construction and Preconstruction teams to translate project scopes and vendor selections into clear, enforceable agreements aligned with cost, schedule, and risk objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep construction contracting expertise, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience in construction procurement, preconstruction, or commercial contracting, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to guide project teams through complex commercial decisions.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Construction, Preconstruction, Legal, Risk, and Operations teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate awarded scopes and vendor selections into executable construction contracts.
• Define scopes of work, commercial terms, pricing structures, and contract requirements.
• Lead contract negotiations with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project partners.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for scope gaps, pricing inconsistencies, exclusions, and potential risk exposure.
• Structure agreements with clear inclusions, exclusions, cost drivers, and financial terms.
• Coordinate with Legal, Risk, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
• Prepare and route agreements through internal review and approval workflows.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams during vendor selection and proposal review.
• Coach site and project leaders on scope development, vendor comparisons, and contracting best practices.
• Promote the consistent use of contract templates, playbooks, and standardized processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost structures, reduce commercial risk, and increase contracting efficiency.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and support agreements through final execution.

Job description

Quest Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support the commercial execution of construction contracts across a diverse portfolio of projects in the Atlanta area. The role partners with Construction and Preconstruction teams to translate project scopes and vendor selections into clear, enforceable agreements aligned with cost, schedule, and risk objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep construction contracting expertise, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to