Procurement Contract Specialist

About the role

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, and 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, working hard together with our clients to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget, and beyond expectation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.
• Prepare requests for quotations and proposals, analyze quotes and proposals received, select vendors and subcontractors, schedule and expedite deliveries, and follow up on invoices received.
• 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.
• Examine estimates and delivery schedules.
• Support procurement processes and review for compliance with applicable procedures.
• Manage subcontracted professional, construction, and general services.
• Negotiate favorable terms and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Apply professional concepts in a productive, consistent fashion.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree plus 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 and disputes.
  • 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.).

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Paid time off program including paid holidays and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days.
• Flexible spending accounts and voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection.
• Benefits 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.

Pay

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