Senior EPC Contracts & Procurement Lead - Power Projects

Pacificopower; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifico Energy seeks a Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, tendering, and contracting for engineering services and long-lead equipment on data center power projects. You will manage end-to-end procurement, administ er purchase orders, and drive efficiency across project controls, legal, and accounting.

You will develop procurement strategies, evaluate suppliers, and ensure competitive costs while maintaining quality and compliance in a fast-paced EPC environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, contracts, or supply chain in power generation, EPC, or related industries.
• Proven ownership of competitive tenders for engineering services, materials, and contractor packages from scope through award.
• Strong understanding of EPC procurement processes, contract management, and commercial negotiation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and SharePoint; ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Procore, or Sage); MS Project is a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and coordination skills in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Strategic sourcing and commercial acumen with a bias toward competition.
• Strong organizational, tracking, and multitasking abilities; ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Collaborative mindset with stakeholder management across Engineering, Construction, Accounting, and Legal.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet tight deadlines; travel may be required.
• Experience on power generation projects serving data centers or large-load users is a plus; long-lead equipment exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and tendering activities from RFP/RFQ through award and contract finalization.
• Evaluate suppliers and contractors on technical and commercial merit and prepare bid comparison matrices.
• Drive competition to obtain best costs and conditions; ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Prepare, negotiate, and administer contracts and purchase orders with Legal and vendors.
• Maintain audit-ready contract records and track progress across stakeholders.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Work with Engineering, Construction, and Project Management to define scopes and vendor requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Controls to build procurement schedules, bid trackers, and dashboards.
• Monitor costs, lead times, and risk; conduct cost analysis and benchmarking for pricing validation.
• Manage supplier onboarding, performance reviews, and lessons-learned sessions.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

ERP (SAP/Oracle/Sage)

MS Project

Job description

Pacifico Energy seeks a Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, tendering, and contracting for engineering services and long-lead equipment on data center power projects. You will manage end-to-end procurement, administ er purchase orders, and drive efficiency across project controls, legal, and accounting.

You will develop procurement strategies, evaluate suppliers, and ensure competitive costs while maintaining quality and compliance in a fast-paced EPC environment.