Procurement Contract Specialist

Overview

Shimmick is seeking an experienced Procurement Contract Specialist to be based out of the greater DFW or Austin, TX area. In this role, you will focus on reviewing contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Shimmick company policies while assisting in developing contracts aligned with company objectives. 

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the administration and communication of all elements of contractual terms and conditions from proposal stage through contract close-out and audit.
• Directly and through subordinates, assist all departments in developing contracts within company policies.
• May prepare requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes quotes and proposals received, selects vendors and subcontractors, schedules and expedites deliveries and follows up on invoices received.
• Demonstrates the ability to formulate and compile a variety of related Contract packages with responsibility for administering these packages during execution, including formation of the necessary documentation for adequate Contract control.
• Examines estimates and delivery schedules.
• Supports procurement processes and reviews for compliance with applicable procedures.
• Requires thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Responsible for the management of subcontracted professional, construction, and general services.
• Negotiate favorable terms and develop risk mitigation strategy.
• Prepares requests for proposals analyzes quotes received, selects vendors, schedules and expedites deliveries and follows up on invoices received.
• This level requires a proven ability to apply professional concepts in a productive, consistent fashion.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience administering, negotiating, and managing complex contracts and procurements within the heavy civil construction industry.
• Negotiation experience, including indemnity, disputes, etc.
• Contract experience within a heavy civil general contractor.
• FARs (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) experience.
• ERP system experience (CMiC, JD Edwards, etc.).

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $90,000 - 125,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts and voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

 NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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Responsibilities

- Oversees the administration and communication of all elements of contractual terms and conditions from proposal stage through contract close-out and audit.
- Directly and through subordinates, assist all departments in developing contracts within company policies.
- May prepare requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes quotes and proposals received, selects vendors and subcontractors, schedules and expedites deliveries and follows up on invoices received.
- Demonstrates the ability to formulate and compile a variety of related Contract packages with responsibility for administering these packages during execution, including formation of the necessary documentation for adequate Contract control.
- Examines estimates and delivery schedules.
- Supports procurement processes and reviews for compliance with applicable procedures.
- Requires thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
- Responsible for the management of subcontracted professional, construction, and general services.
- Negotiate favorable terms and develop risk mitigation strategy.
- Prepares requests for proposals analyzes quotes received, selects vendors, schedules and expedites deliveries and follows up on invoices received.
- This level requires a proven ability to apply professional concepts in a productive, consistent fashion.