Procurement Engineer

About the role

Evans General Contractors, LLC (Evans) is a leading national/international design-builder, general contractor and construction management firm specializing in the design and construction of commercial/industrial facilities across the United States. Since opening its doors in 2001, Evans has grown to include regional offices located across the Southeastern United States. Evans remains committed to a company mission of providing clients with a great experience as they serve their needs. This requires a team of entrepreneurial and committed individuals empowered to make wise decisions.

Position Summary

The Procurement Engineer plays a key role in supporting procurement and supply chain operations on large-scale construction projects. Serving as a liaison between suppliers, project teams, field operations, and procurement leadership, this position helps ensure that critical equipment, materials, and services are procured, tracked, and delivered in alignment with project schedules and budget objectives. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with 0–4 years of experience in procurement, project coordination, construction, supply chain management, or a related discipline who is seeking to develop a career within a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain purchase orders, procurement logs, equipment tracking systems, and supplier documentation.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgments, submittal status, fabrication progress, and procurement records for accuracy and timeliness.
• Support supplier onboarding processes and assist with contract and purchase order administration.
• Expediting & Supplier Follow-Up: Track manufacturing schedules, delivery commitments, and supplier progress through routine follow-ups. Identify and escalate potential schedule impacts or procurement risks to procurement leadership.
• Aid in coordinating Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), offsite commissioning, shipment tracking, and ensuring timely equipment delivery to project sites.
• Project & Field Coordination: Collaborate with project teams and field operations to align delivery schedules with site logistics plans. Support laydown yard planning, material receiving activities, and resolution of freight, transportation, or shipping issues.
• Track procurement milestones against overall project schedules. Contribute to procurement status reports and maintain dashboards for monitoring project performance. Assist with cash flow forecasting, pricing requests, and change order support to maintain budget visibility.
• Supplier Coordination & Relationship Management: Maintain professional communication with suppliers and subcontractors. Coordinate supplier status meetings and monitor supplier performance. Support reporting efforts, warranty management, project closeout, and collection of final documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in procurement, supply chain management, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field.
• 0–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, construction administration, project coordination, supply chain operations, or similar disciplines.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability and willingness to work full-time on-site in Abilene, Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or interest in construction, manufacturing, industrial, advanced technology, or data center projects.
• Familiarity with procurement systems or project management platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Vista, Smartsheet, or similar tools.

Measures of Success

• Maintain accurate and complete procurement records.
• Timely processing of purchase orders and support for on-time submittal completion.
• Effective tracking and coordination that contributes to successful equipment and material deliveries.
• Early identification and escalation of procurement risks.
• Strong, responsive communication with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Meaningful support of overall project schedule and budget objectives.

Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies: Evans General Contractors, LLC (Evans) does not accept unsolicited resumes from Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies. All unsolicited resumes submitted to any Evans employee, including Hiring Managers, will be treated as the property of Evans and no referral fee will be paid unless there is a previously executed agreement between the Recruitment Firm/Staffing Agency and Evans. Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies interested in submitting a candidate for review should contact Evans’ Human Resources Department.