Sr. Mechanical Category Manager

Overview

The Senior Mechanical Category Management Professional is responsible for the execution of category strategies for assigned Mechanical Equipment related sourcing, execution, and supplier management. These may include AHUs, RTUs, Chillers, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Building Automation Control Systems, and related major components/connections of these systems.

**This opportunity has the ability to sit in any of the Gilbane offices around the U.S.**

Responsibilities

• Provide SME level technical and commercial expertise and support to projects and operations in the direct procurement process, whether direct or through subcontractors
• Responsible for all activities involved in direct procurement strategies for multiple projects.
• Assist projects in completing comprehensive planning engaged in both technical and commercial aspects, draft project specific scopes of work for equipment suppliers and/or manufacturers, ensure prequalification of bidders, RFP/RFQ development.
• Lead or assist in commercial and technical bid evaluations, make award recommendations, execute buydown strategies, draft and review purchase orders, and provide post-award administration of select major mechanical packages.
• Confirm that the sourcing process meets GBC contract terms and Baseline practices.
• Attend coordination meetings, release suppliers to fabrication and monitor delivery, attend factory witness tests and other shop surveillance and inspection activities as appropriate, coordinate delivery activities, verify major package receipts, pre-commissioning meetings and full collaboration with engineering/design parties, supplier, manufacturer, trade contractors, project team, client, jobsite personnel and others as necessary to ensure seamless project execution post-award relative to the major mechanical package
• Proactively monitor, report and act to ensure timely equipment delivery. Engage vendor in developing alternative options for management approval to address any delivery slippage.
• Provide general technical category support for Business Development, Pre-Construction, Purchasing, estimating, others internally.
• Maintain manufacturer, supplier, and trade contractor relationships supported by technical expertise; specifically mechanical. Must be capable of managing and supporting multiple external client transactions and engagements.
• Develop and cultivate positive and professional relationships both internally and externally with trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders (Preconstruction, Estimating, Purchasing, and Operations)
• Provide critical SME input to quarterly company market conditions publication.
• Leads and manages several varied projects at one time, with frequently changing priorities.

KEY COMPETENCIES  

• Effective Leadership – Display emotional intelligence to foster a culture of trust, problem solving and accountability within your team.
• Communicate Effectively- Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure a uniformly shared meaning of the message. 
• Act Inclusively- Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation. 
• Solve Problems- Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution. 
• Demonstrate Agility/Adaptability- Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change. 
• Drive for Results- Show passion and commitment while delivering positive business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability. 
• Champion Innovation- Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions. 

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• 10-15 years of direct industry experience in engineering, sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or a field related to the essential duties, or equivalent combination of education and experience with mechanical engineering, mechanical contracting, MEP role in construction, and commercial operations.
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, supply chain, or a field related to the essential duties preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Candidate should be a team player with exceptional organizational, computer, ethical, and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a quickly changing work environment with rapidly changing needs and requests.
• Ability to make decisions with limited information and operate with autonomy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiating skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    

For Providence, RI/Arlington, VA/Chicago, IL this ranges from $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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