Senior Construction Procurement Leader | Design & Build

S WE San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 13 employer-paid days off per yr

Free transit pass

On-site gym

Gym membership reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SWE San Diego is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction) to lead complex capital-project procurements, from bid through award and closeout. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination with project managers and engineering teams.

The successful candidate will drive best practices, manage suppliers, and monitor performance to ensure timely, cost-effective outcomes for design and construction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration or business administration or equivalent.
• Experience in public procurement, construction projects, and contracts.
• Ability to manage complex procurements with coordination across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurements for design and construction projects, including RFPs and bids.
• Administer evaluation processes, negotiate favorable terms, and award contracts.
• Provide guidance on procurement policies, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure on-time contract closeouts and reporting.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative suppliers to maintain continuity.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Public procurement

A&E/Construction basics

Vendor management

Bid evaluation

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Risk management

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Excel

Job description

SWE San Diego is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction) to lead complex capital-project procurements, from bid through award and closeout. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination with project managers and engineering teams.

The successful candidate will drive best practices, manage suppliers, and monitor performance to ensure timely, cost-effective outcomes for design and construction initiatives.