Senior Manager, Construction

5 Star Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Manager in Construction based in Houston, Texas. The role requires driving sourcing strategies, managing contracts, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related fields, along with over 5 years of experience in construction sourcing. The ideal candidate will excel in negotiation and have a strong understanding of procurement best practices in commercial settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction sourcing or procurement required.
• Experience with new builds and remodels in a commercial setting.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with projects.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers and contractors.
• Analyze market trends and adjust sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Understanding of construction timelines

Procurement best practices

Education

Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

About the job Senior Manager, Construction

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with construction project goals and business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including project manager, contractors and vendors to forecast and fulfill sourcing needs.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers and contractors to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Contract review and redlining to ensure corporate terms and conditions are maintained.
• Work with the finance team to develop project budgets and ensure sourcing activities stay within financial constraints.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and supply chain dynamics to adjust sourcing strategies.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction sourcing or procurement.
• Proven experience with new builds and remodels in a commercial setting.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of construction timelines, materials, and procurement best practices.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or PMP (preferred).
• Experience sourcing specialized equipment for general contractors in commercial construction (preferred).

Position Summary:

• Responsible for the execution of category strategies while maintaining compliance to company policy and standards and mitigating all risk.
• Engages the different stakeholders within the country to collaboratively develop categories through implementation of vendor contracts.
• Plays an active role in developing the category strategies.
• Leads the negotiation and management of national contracts for specific product lines.
• Identifies opportunities for reducing the total cost of product to the segments.
• Seeks direction from Category Directors, Segments, on purchasing strategies to be employed.
• Manages contracts with multiple manufacturers as delegated.
• Under general supervision, manages the entire process to solicit and analyze competitive proposals or bids, including Request for Proposal (RFP) process, financial analysis, solicitation of input from the segments, engagement of the program activation team for the award and communication throughout the organization.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction sourcing or procurement.
• Experience with new builds and remodels in a commercial setting.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of construction timelines, materials, and procurement best practices.