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Date:
Oct 15, 2026

Location:

Charleston, SC, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters - designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other - speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world - gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

As the Project Procurement Manager
, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform all procurement activities for a major proposal(s) or project(s)
• Lead others with procurement responsibilities while requiring minimal or no supervision
• To be responsible for or assist in development and/or implementation of business strategies

• Purchases equipment, construction, and service contracts for major projects following established policies and procedures
• Provides project setup of procurement related activities
• Executes and manages the procurement process on contracts including bid list preparation, solicitation of quotes, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding of contracts
• Leads negotiations for procurement and/or construction contracts
• Collaborates as needed to resolve complex claims or other issues
• Ensures contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule
  
  Develops and monitors project budgets and schedules (man-hours, cost, procurement milestone durations) and aligns to procurement budgets and goals
• Manages the establishment and/or monitoring of procurement goals
• Monitors project procurement activities and reports status
• May develop, create and lead presentations to internal and external client and joint venture partners
• Develops and conducts training programs; coaches and mentors professionals in procurement processes, tools, commercial terms and conditions and project execution
• May lead proposal / estimating efforts for a major project(s) and become involved in early negotiations with long lead equipment vendors and/or subcontractors, prior to project release
• Files appropriate documents and follows filing rules
• Possible positions receiving direction:
  Assistant Project Procurement Manager, Procurement Representative, Procurement Administrator, and Expediter

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred
• Years of relevant experience can substitute for a degree
• Strong Analytics
  - Creation and Interpretation
• Advanced Attention to Detail
• Strong Budget Development and Management
• Advanced Communication
  - Written and Oral
• Strong Computer Skills
  - Databases and MS Office
• Advanced Organizational Skills
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Advanced Problem Solving
• Strong Process and Technical Writing
• Strong Project Process Management
• Strong Schedule and Planning Understanding
• Proficient Workflow and Team Management

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may…