Procurement Specialist – Engineering & Construction

About Us:

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role:

Procurement Specialist – Mid-Level & Senior

Location: On-site Monday–Friday at 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. Not remote.
Travel: Up to 15% domestic travel to project sites and vendors.

QISG is seeking mid- and senior-level procurement professionals with experience supporting EPC projects in transmission and distribution (T&D), substations, and high-voltage electrical systems. Candidates should bring hands-on experience managing end-to-end procurement, including RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, supplier management, subcontracting, and material delivery.

EPC, electrical infrastructure, and high-voltage procurement experience are strongly preferred.

What You'll Do:

Procurement Specialist

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for EPC utility projects, from RFP development and bid evaluation through negotiations, contract administration, and delivery.

• Coordinate bidder prequalification, technical evaluations, and compliance with project, client, and MBE/WBE requirements.

• Partner with project teams and suppliers to track performance, resolve delivery issues, and mitigate procurement risks.

• Support sourcing strategies, award recommendations, and contract execution aligned with project schedules and budgets.

Senior Procurement Specialist

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and subcontracting for complex, high-value EPC utility projects during pursuit and execution.

• Drive sourcing strategies, bidder selection, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.

• Independently manage complex supplier agreements, subcontractor performance, commercial risks, and critical material delivery issues.

• Advise project leadership on procurement risks and mitigation while mentoring team members and improving procurement practices.

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of end-to-end procurement experience supporting large infrastructure projects from engineering through construction.

• Strong experience with RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, subcontracting, and material procurement for complex capital projects.

• Utility and high-voltage experience highly desirable, particularly transmission and distribution (T&D) and substation projects.

• EPC experience preferred, or a background in electrical infrastructure, electrical contracting, or related industries.

• Experience with supplier prequalification, submittals, expediting, and delivery coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Logistics, or a related field.

• Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and attention to contractual detail.

• Effective communicator who works independently and collaborates across project management, engineering, construction, and procurement teams.

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 15% to support project execution and field operations, required. 

• Preferred: Established supplier and subcontractor relationships within utility infrastructure or electrical markets.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive base salary - 

  • Our pay is based on transparent levels relative to experience

• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance

• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future

• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation

• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development
  
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Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.