What We're Looking For

　　At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join HNTB.

　　This results-driven and detail-oriented opportunity entails, under limited supervision and guidance by Harris County, purchasing goods and services using the competitive bid/proposal qualifications procedure for assigned commodities for procurements over $50,000, and coordinating the preparation and execution of agreements. The Contracts and Procurement Specialist generates specifications, evaluates bids and RFP/RFQ responses, and prepares award recommendations. The Contracts and Procurement Specialist is or must quickly become knowledgeable of all rules and regulations governing each purchasing process utilized by Harris County.

　　What You’ll Do:

　　Evaluates, develops, and facilitates competitive solicitations to adhere to client schedule requirements in partnership with client staff. Ensures that all work is recorded, tracked and follows internal quality standards.

　　Administers contracts, ensuring that the client receives the specified services and/or materials in accordance with the contract terms and within budget and the schedule using the agreed upon methods for delivery.

　　Reviews contract language to ensure that the contracted for services or products received meet defined quality standards.

　　Manages scope, schedule, and budget requests for information or modification while serving as the primary client liaison for contract terms, scope, schedule, and/or budget changes, as needed.

　　Coordinates work with various internal consultant team members including Task Leads, Cost Estimating, Scheduling, DBE/Subcontractor Specialist, and other Subject Matter Experts.

　　Follows established processes and procedures for procurement of goods and services, monitoring post-award performance of successful vendor.

　　Updates and inputs tracking logs and analytical reports on a regular basis.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　What You’ll Need:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or relevant degree

　　5 years relevant experience; procurement, professional services, contract administration

　　​What You'll Bring:

　　Ability to manage complex projects with limited supervision.

　　Excellent planning, time-management, and organization skills.

　　Ability to manage and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

　　Ability to self-motivate and take initiative.

　　Excellent communication skills verbal and written; strong, active listening skills.

　　Excellent interaction skills: ability to interact assertively and effectively with a wide variety of people and personalities.

　　Negotiation skills to communicate effectively with clients and suppliers

　　Ability to work in a team environment to solve problems/issues.

　　Ability to adapt and be flexible to respond to changing work situations and environments.

　　What We Prefer:

　　3-4 years extensive purchasing experience in government procurement.

　　Thorough knowledge of all rules and regulations governing each informal and formal purchasing processes utilized by Harris County.

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.

　　NIGP, CPP, CPPO or other professional procurement certification/designation preferred.

　　Additional Information

　　Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

　　Click here to learn more about EOE including disability and vet

　　Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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　　Locations:

　　Houston, TX (Fannin)

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　　NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

　　HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

　　Job Type: Regular

　　Full/Part Time: Full time

　　Job Category: Program Management Group

　　ReqID: R-18350