CEPP Procurement Specialist

Description

• Participate in vendor/manufacturer solicitation, selection, and management.
• Analyze materials and equipment for constructability and create innovative solutions.
• Holds oneself and others accountable for safety, quality, productivity, customer expectations, and the team.
• Prepare bid tallies for potential projects consistent with DPR pre-construction best practices.
• Oversee contract negotiations and purchase orders in collaboration with corresponding project leads, preconstruction teams, risk management teams, vendors, manufacturers, material suppliers.
• Participate and contribute to the process and systems improvements for the CEPP program.
• Manage the procurement process by securing MEP equipment and materials for CEPP purchases while meeting project schedule requirements.
• Assist with billings to ensure that invoices are submitted in a timely manner per project requirements.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks.
• Manage procurement check-in meetings with suppliers/manufacturers/project teams to track project needs & fabrication status and relay communication to stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate and expedite MEP-related shop drawings and submittals for the equipment being procured with project team, supplier, owner, and internal teams.
• Utilize project management and procurement systems.
• Builds trust among the team by displaying reliability, competency, sincerity, and care.
• Assist in factory start-up, acceptance testing, and documentation for the equipment purchased as part of CEPP.
• Improve cost management, strategic partnerships, and supplier management.
• Develop and distribute reports to communicate status and action items for internal and external project requirements.

Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or supply chain related field.
• Ability to develop, embrace, and deploy innovative solutions.
• Ability to overcome channel conflicts within MEP.
• Maintains a positive work environment and excellent customer experience.
• Experience in Life Sciences, Advanced Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Care, or Higher Education Markets preferred.
• Knowledge of MEP systems and their interdependencies.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds if needed.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones and travel as needed.
• Comfortable in an open and collaborative working environment.
• Resilient and able to adapt to significant challenges and balance multiple initiatives at once.
• Experience working with General Contractor or EPC firm preferred.
• Excellent listening, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering concepts and applicable codes.
• Ability to coordinate and optimize interactions and applicable deliverables with engineering and construction teams.
• Flexible and able to adjust to process changes.
• 3-5 years of commercial and/or industrial construction experience.
• Ability to balance risk and reward in contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Quality mindset- Ensuring work meets customer expectations internally and externally.
• Advanced knowledge of common construction project management methodologies.
• Expertise in procurement of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment.
• Experience managing and procuring complex MEP packages.
• Alignment with DPR Core Values & Culture.
• Able to align with Project Risk leads on applicable flow downs.
• Familiarity with Project Management software (CMiC), Primavera P6, and pre-construction best practices preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain management specific to construction.
• Demonstrates DPR Core Values in day-to-day interactions and fosters a supportive team dynamic.
• Global purchasing experience a plus but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to negotiate and drive contracts with providers.
• Demonstrated history of interpreting contracting language/ terminology and applying strong negotiation skills to secure favorable outcomes.
• Field experience with MEP systems preferred.
• Experience with procurement systems/processes/tools.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance