Project Engineer II

Project Engineer II 

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Engineer II to join our BLU54 & Supply Chain team as an Assistant Category Manager that will be responsible for estimating, procurement, and project management of assigned material categories. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Manage Design Phase, Estimating and Procurement of Key Projects

• Estimating and Procurement
  • Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for estimate preparation
  • Solicit quotes from manufacturers and trade partners
  • Understand project specifications and qualify manufacturer quotes 
  • Create Proposals 
  • Assist Design Phase with material selections based on client needs
• Project Management
  • Create and Maintain procurement log
  • Manage Submittals and Shop Drawing process
  • Coordinate with project teams and other trades

Assist in development and implementation of Category Strategy for assigned categories

• Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across engineering and operations to capture category requirements 

• Assess potential opportunities for categories including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis 

• Develop Sourcing Strategy for categories detailing projects, sourcing levers, timing, resources, and expected benefits 

• Adapt the strategy as business, market, and economic environments change 

• Support Annual Category Reviews including updated projects, metrics, strategy, and risk mitigation strategies

Manage Relationships with Key Suppliers 

• Maintain relationship with suppliers at the appropriate level

• Support in the development of supplier business reviews 

• Monitor supplier’s quality and delivery performance 

• Leverage supplier relationship to assist buyers with expedites as needed 

Assist with the Financial Success of Category 

• Assist with the development of strategies to achieve financial and category initiative goals 

• Assist with the development of pricing strategies for project proposals 

• Assist with monthly and annual category financial reviews with project information, metrics, forecast and strategy, if applicable 

Support Material Cost Reductions for Assigned Categories

• Assist in supplier contract negotiations

• Aid in developing negotiation strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiations targets, defining switching costs, and building Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

• Closely monitor market drivers affecting the category including raw material pricing and availability, supplier capacity, industry disruptions and new products. 

• Responsible for forecasting, reporting, mitigating, and recovery of commodity inflation 

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 

Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance 

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Knowledge of construction process, equipment and materials, purchasing processes and procedures.

• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills

• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and negotiations skills 

• Effective communication and presentation skills 

• Strong organization, planning and decision-making skills 

• Ability to influence without authority 

• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback 

• Ability to travel up to 30% 

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience

• Minimum 7 years of expe