Procurement Manager - Rail & Transit

About the role

AECOM Mississauga is seeking a Construction Management Procurement Lead for a newly created role. The person monitors the contractor's procurement of construction, materials, equipment and services so that contractual requirements are met, promoting optimal value, risk allocation and delivery outcomes. Deep knowledge of heavy civil, rail and transit infrastructure procurement is sought.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies that protect the owner's interest in value for money while balancing timely delivery, local capabilities, market capacity and technical requirements.
• Monitor the contractor's procurement process, including supplier prequalification, scope definition, request for quotation issuance, bid evaluation, subcontract formation and award recommendation.
• Review pricing, contractual terms and delivery schedules of proposed subcontractors against contractual requirements and project timelines.
• Build relationships with the contractor and supply chain, and take part in vendor days, market-engagement sessions and supply-chain outreach.
• Review contracts, change orders and submittals, and resolve subcontracting and supplier issues to avoid project delays.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with additional construction management experience.
• Preferred: 15 years in construction management, 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role, and prior market engagement experience.
• Master's degree (e.g. MBA) preferred but not required.
• Certifications such as Professional Engineer, CPSM, CPM or construction management certifications are highly desirable.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available.

Required skills

• Knowledge of construction procurement processes and heavy civil, rail and transit infrastructure.
• Analytical, negotiation and networking skills.
• Ability to balance commercial acumen with technical insight.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs and a global team working on projects across the industry.