Procurement Manager

We are partnering with a leading civil infrastructure construction company seeking a Procurement Professional to support major transportation and infrastructure projects. This role focuses on procurement for rail civil projects.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting infrastructure projects-particularly those involving agencies such as MTA, LIRR, or similar transportation authorities-and can manage the full procurement lifecycle from bid solicitation through contract execution.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 3+ years of procurement experience who wants to deepen their expertise in large-scale heavy civil work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement activities for infrastructure projects, from vendor identification through award.
• Review project plans and specifications to determine required vendors, subcontractors, and materials.
• Conduct vendor and subcontractor solicitations during bidding and post-award phases.
• Prepare bid comparisons, scope leveling, and procurement documentation.
• Negotiate pricing, scope, and contract terms with vendors and subcontractors.
• Draft purchase agreements, subcontract scopes, and procurement packages.
• Manage and maintain MWDBE solicitation, Good Faith Efforts (GFE), and utilization documentation.
• Track and manage subcontractor and vendor performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the estimating team by soliciting pricing for upcoming bids.
• Coordinate closely with field teams to process and document change orders or amendments.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with federal, state, and agency requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience within construction.
• Experience supporting civil infrastructure:
  • Rail / Transit (MTA, LIRR, Metro-North, etc.)
  • Bridge
  • Airport
  • Highway or other public works
• Strong understanding of subcontractor procurement processes.
• Experience preparing bid leveling, comparison, and scope documents.
• Comfortable negotiating with vendors and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with MWDBE and GFE requirements for public infrastructure projects.
• Strong written communication skills, especially in drafting scopes of work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel; experience with construction or estimating software a plus.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in Nanuet, NY.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience leading procurement for major civil projects.
• Exposure to government or transportation authority procurement procedures.
• Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage both service contracts and material procurement.