Strategic Subcontracting & Procurement Lead

Garver Engineering; Platte Gardens (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid memberships

License support

Continuing education opportunities

Competitive salary packages

Benefits package

Wellness program

Job summary

Garver, an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm, seeks a Contract Procurement Manager in Kansas City, MO to oversee procurement activities and mentor staff. You will draft, review, and negotiate subconsultant agreements to ensure alignment with Garver's prime contracts and policies.

The role supports Project Managers, ensures timely deliverables, and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information while guiding procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of contracts and procurement fundamentals, including basic legal terminology and risk awareness.
• Proven history of organization and attention to detail when managing multiple tasks and documents resulting in high-quality work product.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and prudent judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills to collaborate with stakeholders and support contract execution.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in the AEC industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and assist Garver's contract procurement staff in daily tasks.
• Review prime agreements to identify risk terms and ensure proper flow-down into subcontracts.
• Draft, review, and revise subcontracts, master service agreements, amendments, work orders, and related procurement documents.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of contract deliverables.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Advise Project Managers on subcontracting requirements and procurement processes.
• Summarize and communicate contract requirements, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support Commercial Counsel Team with prime agreement review compliance checks.
• Provide training and support for Subcontract Procurement staff and other Legal staff.
• Negotiate subcontract terms ensuring alignment with prime agreements and policies.
• Assist with document preparation for subconsultant agreements while respecting project schedules.
• Maintain status reports for internal reporting.

Skills

3+ years experience

Contract knowledge

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Garver, an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm, seeks a Contract Procurement Manager in Kansas City, MO to oversee procurement activities and mentor staff. You will draft, review, and negotiate subconsultant agreements to ensure alignment with Garver's prime contracts and policies.

The role supports Project Managers, ensures timely deliverables, and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information while guiding procurement processes.