Contracting/Procurement Manager

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Contracting / Procurement Manager positionin our Construction Management group for a major health care project in Houston, Texas. 

Your Impact

Supporting our project’s client through the planning, delivery and execution of construction.  The Contracting / Procurement Manager position will advise the owner on methods of developing the project and the project finance.

• Working with owner to evaluate project delivery, contractors, suppliers, and determine the optimal method to fit the owner’s needs. 

• Serve as support to the client’s project manager, interfacing with stakeholders to determine the goals and constraints for the implementation of their tasks. 

• Developing procurement strategies and drafting of procurement documents for the project, including, but not limited to, Requests for Information, Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals. 

• Support the owner’s project manager with stakeholder coordination across contractors, design teams, and client representatives. 

• Collaborating in a teaming environment with other stakeholders for the successful procurement of deliverables, including supporting communications with, and providing appropriate technical advice to engineers, contractors, and internal-client procurement teams. 

• Contribute to contract development, negotiation, and dispute resolution processes. 

• Promote innovation in construction techniques, materials, and technologies to improve field delivery. 

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. 

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. 

Who You Are 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in construction management or relevant field 

• 10+ years’ experience in directly relevant endeavors 

• Experience with management of medical infrastructures in at least one sector: transportation, water, power and energy, or social infrastructure 

• Deep knowledge of construction laws, codes, regulations, and safety requirements. 

• Proficiency in interpreting complex contract documents, scopes, specifications, and project controls data. 

• Experience resolving high-stakes technical disputes and supporting litigation or claim strategies. 

• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and contribute to enterprise-wide construction decisions. 

• Expert-level understanding of cost control, schedule management, and integrated project delivery frameworks. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical issues for diverse audiences. 

• Ability to work collaboratively across business lines, and client sectors to achieve integrated project delivery.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of direct experience with construction and program management related to medical infrastructure 

• Direct experience with Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) and alternative delivery methods including progressive design-build  

• Familiarity with federal, state, and local permitting processes and environmental compliance requirements.