AECOM is seeking a Senior Specialist skilled in the Procurement of Construction Works and Services to be based in New York City or Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Review project requirements and draft/review/finalize procurement strategy memos
- Prepare and issue Requests for Information / Requests for Qualification / Requests for Proposal in client's Project Management Information System
- Follow up with, and respond to vendors prior to releasing the RFP, during the bid period, and after bid submission, to answer any questions up to the award
- Level and analyze bids based on completeness, competitiveness, compliance, adherence to quality expectations, cost, schedule, ESG, etc.
- Be knowledgeable of industry trends to determine appropriate pricing
- Prepare and issue analysis report and recommendation
- Engage with General Contractors, Architects, Engineers and FF&E vendors to execute the work strategy
- Participating in successful and unsuccessful bidder calls
- Participate in negotiation and evaluation of contracts
- Prepare purchase orders, master agreements, letter agreements, and contracts for all appointments (architects/ engineers, project managers, contractors, etc.), including any reviews with client's legal counsel
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and contractors
- Conduct market research to identify new vendors and evaluate their capabilities
- Manage and report various stakeholders from multiple divisions
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and budgets
- Monitor and report on procurement performance metrics
- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for procurement processes