Project Procurement Manager - Merrick & Company

OVERVIEW:

Merrick & Company’s Energy, Manufacturing, and Bioprocessing (EMB) team, who provides design and EPCM services to a wide variety of clients, is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual to join us as a Project Procurement Manager (PPM). The PPM will provide procurement leadership across all EMB submarkets. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, the ability to coordinate with multiple offices and project teams, and the expertise to assist Project Managers in developing procurement documentation and managing client expectations.

 

The PPM can be located in our Greenwood Village, CO; Tulsa, OK; Richmond, VA; or Ellicott City, MD offices. Given our success in securing EPCM-type projects, we need a PPM with the discipline, ingenuity, motivation, and skills to help our clients successfully execute their projects.

 

Typical annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The PPM will operate in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment, providing support to multiple teams. This individual will serve as a direct liaison between Merrick’s project management team, corporate resources, clients, and various subcontractors and equipment vendors.

 

The PPM will:

• Procure materials and subcontracts from qualified vendors and subcontractors.
• Establish and oversee the project procurement schedule, including attending project meetings.
• Manage all procurement activities: purchasing, subcontracting, expediting, transportation, and logistics (delivery coordination).
• Collaborate with project managers on bidding preparation and procedures, pre-qualifications and approval of bidding lists.
• Resolve disputes related to scope of work and change orders.
• Oversee the project team’s use of Procore for procurement activities.
• Ensure current insurance certificates, bonds, consent of surety for reserve reductions, off-site material payments, and final payments.
• Support the project management team with invoicing (in coordination with the Financial Services team), preparing, maintaining, and reviewing purchase records, producing management reports, and tracking requisitions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of procurement experience.
• Background and knowledge of procurement requirements for capital projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe products (MS Office, Excel, Word, and Adobe Pro).
• Proficiency with Procore and/or other established construction project management systems.
• Strong decision-making and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Candidates must be local to the office locations listed above.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration or related field focused on procurement and contracts management.

PERKS:

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.