Construction Commodity Manager

Job Summary
The Construction Commodity Manager supports high‑voltage (HV) substation projects by sourcing, negotiating, and managing subcontractor and supplier partnerships across electrical, civil, and building scopes of work. This role partners closely with engineering, project management, and vendors to support accurate cost estimating, competitive proposals, and continuous cost improvement.

Key Responsibilities
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotes for HV substation projects, covering electrical installation, civil, and building scopes.
• Negotiate pricing, scope, schedules, and contract terms to align with project and commercial objectives.
• Review RFQ packages from engineering to ensure completeness and readiness prior to release.
• Collaborate with engineering, project teams, vendors, and equipment manufacturers to support detailed cost estimates and proposal development.
• Maintain and grow a national subcontractor and supplier network to support current and future projects.
• Evaluate market conditions, identify cost‑reduction opportunities, and drive supplier‑led savings initiatives.
• Support coordinated bid reviews by validating scope, schedule, and commercial alignment across stakeholders.

Exact breakdown of a CCM Day-to-Day
You start the day reviewing an RFQ from engineering to confirm all required documents are complete and clear. Once validated, the RFQ is released to qualified subcontractors already aligned to the bid opportunity. As bids are received, you follow up with contractors to review scope, pricing, and schedule alignment. Throughout the day, you collaborate with engineering and project teams to incorporate technical input, ensure consistent evaluations, and support informed commercial decisions.

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• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in construction‑related project management, estimating, procurement, or purchasing.
• General construction knowledge with the ability to interpret scopes, drawings, and RFQs.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work as a strong individual contributor while influencing cross‑functional teams.
• Great communication and ability to build relationships with suppliers/vendors

• Experience supporting high‑voltage substation or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and components used in HV substation construction.
• Experience managing subcontractor relationships across multiple regions or nationwide.
• Familiarity with cost‑reduction initiatives, supplier optimization, or strategic sourcing.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.