Project Engineer, Electrical Procurement

Overview

Procure electrical material, equipment, services, and manage vendors for multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• vendor management
• procurement strategy
• product takeoff
• submittals
• purchase orders
• material delivery

Tasks

As the Procurement Engineer you will be responsible for working with the CDC team in sourcing electrical material, equipment, services, and managing vendors in specific project areas across multiple projects. Carry out market analysis to get the best purchasing deals, ensuring material and services are acquired at favorable prices. Work with Clayco project team, architectural team and technical group to ensure specified products and materials meet specifications and are within company standards. Manage delivery schedules and ensure timely delivery of materials to jobsites. -Create contacts with key outside Clayco partners to provide CDC materials. -Assess, manage, and mitigate risks while partnering with reliable vendors and suppliers. -Develop and execute electrical procurement strategies while working with others. -Perform product takeoff, estimates, and pricing on current and future projects. -Assist in seeking, exploring, and securing new revenue and procurement opportunities. -Gather and prepare product submittals. -Prepare product list and quantities for purchase order and change order preparation. -Ensure material orders are placed and tracked to ensure timeliness of delivery. -Evaluate EC’s bill of material and labor bid for complete and accurate quantities and scope.

Requirements

• electrical degree
• business negotiation
• procurement
• journeyman
• construction knowledge
• travel required

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or 5 years electrical experience -Strong technical background to speak the language of engineers and strong business background to deal with contracts and negotiations and international business -5+ years as a sourcing and procurement professional with a minimum of 1-3 years in electrical procurement or a Journeyman Electrician that has fulfilled all requirements of an accredited apprenticeship program -Knowledge of construction principles/practices required -Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.

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Benefits

-Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more! -Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. -2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.

About Clayco

-Founded in 1984 by Bob Clark in St. Louis, the company grew rapidly with integrated design‑build services. -Moved headquarters to Chicago in 2013, expanding reach across North America. -Launched Clayco Compute in 2025, focusing on mission‑critical data center construction with 57 active projects. -Specializes in Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential & Hospitality, Life Sciences, Data Center and Manufacturing sectors. -Typical projects include large‑scale data centers, life sciences facilities, manufacturing plants and hospitality developments. -Known for pioneering fast‑track, tech‑enabled design‑build methods—using BIM, drones and modular solutions. -Integrated subsidiaries cover architecture (Lamar Johnson Collaborative), concrete (Concrete Strategies), and façade systems (Ventana). -Handles end‑to‑end delivery—from site acquisition and financing through design, engineering and self‑performed construction. -Stands out for fully integrated project delivery, overlapping design and build phases to boost efficiency and innovation.

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