Director of Procurement

Focus & Scope

• Strategic Leadership & Utility Market Planning
• Estimating & Procurement Process Oversight
• Public & Private Client Relationship Management and Market Expansion
• Technical Team Development & Utility Expertise
• Market Analysis & Strategic Positioning for Public & Private Opportunities

Key Relationships

• Reports To General Manager/Vice President, TEU Utilities
• Direct Reports: Chief Estimators, Utility Procurement (all locations Regions)
• External Clients: Utility companies, regulatory agencies, gas and electric utilities, municipal utilities, subcontractors specializing in utility work, consultants, and industry peers for networking
• Internal Clients: Business Development Manager, Chief Estimators, Utility Estimators, Area Managers, Regional Managers, General Superintendents, Project Managers, Utility Superintendents, Cost Analysts, Project Engineers, Administrative Staff, Materials, Mobile Equipment, and other business units.

Role Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical), Construction Management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience in utility construction.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years’ experience in utility construction, gas distribution, electrical infrastructure, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience. Minimum 10 years' experience supervising others in utility or infrastructure construction.
• Industry Expertise: Demonstrated experience with gas utility construction, electric distribution systems, or renewable energy infrastructure projects. Knowledge of utility industry regulations, safety standards (including gas safety protocols), and permitting processes.
• Specific Job Requirements: Successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation. Valid Driver's License. Current on all company required safety training, including utility-specific safety certifications. Gas utility safety training and certifications preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, utility estimating software, and industry-specific applications. Must demonstrate ability to learn utility-specific computer programs and regulatory software systems. Excellent understanding of utility construction industry, including gas distribution, electric transmission/distribution, and renewable energy infrastructure. Strong ability to perform procurement-related economic financial analyses for utility projects. Knowledge of utility regulatory environment and compliance requirements. Experience with utility tariff structures and rate-making processes preferred. Must possess high level of customer service skills including patience, courtesy, and professional communication with utility clients. Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information, particularly utility system information and regulatory data. Must be able to clearly communicate technical utility concepts both verbally and in written form. Requires frequent travel, occasional overnight travel.
• Competencies: Building Relationships (with utility clients and regulatory agencies), Building Teams (including specialized utility crews), Conflict Resolution (including regulatory and permit issues), Listening, Planning/Prioritizing (with utility project timelines and regulatory deadlines), Initiative, Dependability, Judgement/Decision Making (including utility safety and regulatory compliance), Learning/Development (of utility industry knowledge and regulations), Managerial Courage, Developing Others (in utility-specific skills and safety protocols), Safety (with emphasis on gas and electrical safety).