Procurement Engineer (Highway Construction Project)

Description

• Coordinate clarification meetings between project teams (Construction/Technical) and subcontractors to support offer evaluations.
• Review Requests for Information (RFIs) and ensure responses include relevant technical specifications, drawings, and BOQs for compliance.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers, with the support of the Procurement Manager, to meet schedule and budget requirements.
• Prepare and present technical and commercial comparison sheets to management.
• Participate in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships across project departments to ensure optimal project outcomes.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Technical, and Construction departments in preparing subcontracts, defining scopes of work, etc.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs) through the Tender Tool and ensure timely receipt of offers.
• Follow up on the qualification and evaluation process of selected subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare and submit award recommendations for management approval.
• Participate in kick-off meetings with project teams and subcontractors/suppliers.
• Research and identify potential subcontractors and suppliers for the project, initiating prequalification and tender invitations.
• Summary: responsible for managing all procurement activities related to subcontract packages and strategic supplies, ensuring alignment with the project’s established budgets. This position reports directly to the Procurement Manager and operates under their supervision and direction.
• Maintain broad knowledge of construction methods and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• A Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Procurement Engineer in highway, roadway, heavy civil construction or similar with a medium-to-large general contractor or consultancy (preference for contractor experience).
• Proven negotiation and communication skills.
• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Experience in P3/Design-Build environments is an asset but not essential.
• Procurement certification (e.g., CPSM or equivalent) preferred.
• Effective teamwork and organizational capabilities.
• Strong understanding of contractual and commercial agreements.
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
• Excellent logistical planning, record-keeping, and time management abilities.

Benefits

• 22 paid vacation days.
• Local health insurance.
• Vehicle, gas, laptop and phone are provided.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 40 hours weekly (9 hours daily, one hour for lunch break).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance