SkillBridge Internship

Vets2PM, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Project Procurement Manager SkillBridge Intern to support strategic sourcing on customer projects across Georgia and Alabama. The role translates military leadership and logistics experience into civilian construction procurement, managing third-party spending and supporting bid and proposal efforts.

You will develop sourcing strategies, conduct RFQs/RFPs, negotiate terms, and collaborate with sales, engineering, finance, and operations to improve project competitiveness and

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of procurement/purchasing activities.
• Technical knowledge of construction, mechanical, electrical, or related systems.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, negotiating, or managing resources and contracts.
• Strong contract negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel ~20%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing events for construction materials, equipment, and subcontracted trade scopes.
• Lead RFQ/RFP development, solicitations, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, risk provisions, and contracts exceeding $1M.
• Develop supplier and subcontractor networks supporting building automation, fire alarm, security, electrical, and mechanical services.
• Analyze spending data using Excel and procurement tools to identify savings opportunities.
• Review subcontractor financial documents and assess supplier risk and capability.
• Partner with regional leadership to improve procurement processes and customer satisfaction.
• Support reporting, forecasting, dashboards, presentations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in category management, data analytics, and regional/national procurement programs.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Atlanta, United States | Posted on 09/04/2026

Applicants mustbe active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualifyfor the DoD SkillBridge Program.

PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER DOD SKILLBRIDGE INTERNSHIP JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Overview

The Project Procurement Manager SkillBridge Intern supports strategic sourcing and project procurement activities for Siemens customer projects throughout Georgia and Alabama. Participants transition military leadership, logistics, contracting, engineering, construction, maintenance, and operational experience into commercial construction procurement. The role manages third-party spending on materials, equipment, and trade subcontractors; supports bid and proposal efforts; develops sourcing strategies; conducts RFQs/RFPs; performs bid leveling; negotiates commercial terms; and partners with sales, engineering, finance, and operations teams to improve project competitiveness and profitability.

SkillBridge Program Objectives

Receive structured on-the-job training in construction procurement, contract administration, supplier management, cost reduction, negotiation, analytics, and project execution while aligning military competencies with civilian procurement leadership careers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing events for construction materials, equipment, and subcontracted trade scopes.
• Lead RFQ/RFP development, subcontractor solicitations, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, risk provisions, and contracts exceeding $1M.
• Develop supplier and subcontractor networks supporting building automation, fire alarm, security, electrical, and mechanical services.
• Analyze spending data using Excel and procurement tools to identify savings opportunities.
• Review subcontractor financial documents and assess supplier risk and capability.
• Partner with regional leadership to improve procurement processes and customer satisfaction.
• Support reporting, forecasting, dashboards, presentations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in category management, data analytics, and regional/national procurement programs.

Performance Metrics

• Cost reduction and value engineering savings
• Procurement process compliance and tool adoption
• Supplier performance and relationship management
• Internal customer satisfaction

Military Eligibility Requirements

• Active-duty U.S. Service Member approved for DOD SkillBridge participation
• Within authorized separation or retirement window
• Command approval and ability to complete internship requirements
• Demonstrated military leadership and accountability

Desired Military Backgrounds

• Engineering, Construction, Logistics, Supply Chain, Contracting and Acquisition
• Military rank of E-5 - O-3 with significant leadership experience
• Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Communications, Aviation Maintenance
• Operations leadership, Special Operations, or technical supervisory roles

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience and/or applied knowledge/aptitude in the following:

• Proven understanding of procurement/purchasing activities
• Technical knowledge of construction, mechanical, electrical, thermodynamic, hydraulic, mechatronic, or other related systems
• Experience in planning, coordinating, negotiating, or managing resources, contracts, suppliers, or mission-critical operations
• Solid understanding of contract negotiation
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel approximately 20%
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or Construction Management
• Construction management and contract negotiation greater than $1 million
• Experience with minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned supplier development
• Sourcing experience with design-build contractors and negotiation of teaming agreements
• Design-build sourcing and teaming agreement experience
• Experience using Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, or similar analytics platforms
• Experience in high-level meetings, preparing and presenting