Procurement Specialist - Utilities & 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

QISG is seeking experienced Procurement Specialists and Senior Procurement Specialists with required hands-on experience in both electrical equipment procurement and EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) project execution.

*Candidates must have direct experience procuring materials, equipment, and services for EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects, ensuring purchases align with engineering requirements, project budgets, and construction schedules.

Hands-on experience purchasing electrical equipment, such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, electrical panels, or other utility infrastructure materials, is highly desired.

Qualified candidates will bring strong end-to-end procurement experience, including RFPs, competitive bid evaluations, supplier negotiations, subcontracting, purchase order management, and critical material delivery.

Work Location: In-Office, Monday–Friday, at 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. This is not a remote position.

Travel: Up to 15% domestic travel to project sites and vendors.

What You'll Do

Procurement Specialist

• Manage end-to-end procurement for EPC utility and construction projects, from RFP development and bid evaluations through negotiations, purchase orders, contract administration, and delivery.

• Procure electrical equipment and materials, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, electrical panels, and other utility infrastructure components.

• Support EPC construction projects, ensuring procurement aligns with engineering specifications, approved budgets, construction schedules, and critical project milestones.

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

• Partner with engineering, construction, project management, and suppliers to track equipment deliveries, resolve issues, and mitigate procurement risks.

• Support sourcing strategies, award recommendations, and contract execution.

Senior Procurement Specialist

• Lead end-to-end sourcing, electrical equipment procurement, and subcontracting for complex, high-value EPC utility construction projects.

• Independently manage procurement of major electrical equipment packages, coordinating technical requirements, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, manufacturing lead times, and delivery schedules.

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

• Ensure procurement activities align with engineering deliverables, construction milestones, project budgets, and execution schedules.

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

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

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

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

• REQUIRED – Electrical Equipment Procurement: Demonstrated hands-on experience purchasing electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, electrical panels, or comparable utility infrastructure materials.

• REQUIRED – EPC Project Procurement: Direct experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, with purchasing responsibilities tied to engineering specifications, project budgets, construction schedules, and material delivery milestones.

• Strong experience managing RFPs, competitive bid evaluations, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, contracts, and material procurement for complex capital projects.

• Experience coordinating with engineering, project management, construction teams, and suppliers throughout project execution.

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

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

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple procurement priorities and project deadlines.

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

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 15%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct procurement experience supporting utility transmission and distribution (T&D), substations, and high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects.

• Experience managing high-value electrical equipment packages and complex subcontract agreements.

• Established supplier and subcontractor relationships within utility infrastructure and electrical construction 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#LI-SM1 

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.