Manager/Senior Manager – Construction Services | Data Centers (Remote)

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:DarwinSans;">Welcome to GEP</span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:DarwinSans;"><b>Who We Are</b></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:DarwinSans;">GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations.</span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:DarwinSans;"><b>How You Grow at GEP</b></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:DarwinSans;">We recognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how you will grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms.</span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:DarwinSans;"><b>Celebrating Everyone</b></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:DarwinSans;">GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our team members so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities, cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makes you unique and different is celebrated and will help GEP stand out even more. And we are a women-founded and -owned company so our foundation is making GEP a great place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and give back.</span></span></p><p></p><p style="font-family:DarwinSans;line-height:1.2;"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:DarwinSans;"><b>Are You One of Us</b></span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">GEP is looking for a Manager / Senior Manager – Construction Services with a strong Technical and Commercial background to support complex capital and construction programs for a key client.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">This role sits at the intersection of engineering, construction procurement and consulting. We are looking for someone who can connect engineering requirements with sourcing and commercial strategy, with a command of reviewing technical drawings and specifications, developing sourcing packages, running competitive bids, evaluating contractors and equipment suppliers, and driving commercial outcomes through an effective procurement strategy. In addition, this role has an expectation to think strategically about large sourcing programs for capital expansion business plans. </span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Experience supporting data center or mission-critical construction is highly preferred, although professionals from complex capital projects, industrial or large-scale infrastructure environments may also be relevant.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"></p><p><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;"> <b>Location </b>- Anywhere in the US (Remote)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;"><b>What You’ll Do</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Lead procurement and sourcing activities across construction services, MEP packages, equipment and capital projects.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Identify estimated volumes, timelines, and logistical bottlenecks with engineering, QA, production and testing.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Review and interpret engineering drawings, scopes of work, specifications and other technical documentation to understand project and sourcing requirements.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Translate engineering and construction requirements into RFP packages, sourcing strategies, bid structures and supplier evaluation frameworks and developing a long-term strategic plan for future sourcing activities.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Manage end-to-end RFI/RFP processes, including contractor/supplier identification, bid evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiations and award recommendations.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Conduct both technical and commercial evaluation of supplier and contractor proposals, partnering closely with engineering, construction and project stakeholders.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Challenge specifications and supplier proposals where appropriate and identify opportunities for value engineering, cost optimization and commercial improvement.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Lead contractor and supplier negotiations across pricing, scope, commercial terms, change orders and project requirements.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Assess supplier capability, commercial competitiveness, delivery risks and project dependencies.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Advise client stakeholders on sourcing strategy, supplier recommendations, risks and commercial decisions.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Bring a consulting mindset to client engagements, structuring ambiguous problems, developing recommendations and communicating effectively with technical and business stakeholders.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Partner with engineering, construction, project management and procurement teams to drive projects from technical requirement through commercial execution.</span><p></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0.5in;"></p><p><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;"><b>What We’re Looking For</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom:0in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">·</span><span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:11pt;line-height:normal;font-family:DarwinSans;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Construction Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Strong experience across construction, capital projects, engineering procurement, EPC/EPCM or major infrastructure programs.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Demonstrated strategic sourcing/procurement experience, including RFP execution, bid analysis, supplier/contractor evaluation and commercial negotiations.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and construction documentation.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Strong understanding of the relationship between technical scope, supplier capability, project execution and commercial outcomes.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Experience working directly with contractors, subcontractors, engineering teams and construction/project stakeholders.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Strong commercial acumen combined with the ability to engage credibly in technical discussions.</span><p></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Structured problem-solving, stakeholder management and executive communication skills consistent with a consulting environment.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"><font face="DarwinSans"><span style="font-size:11px;font-family:DarwinSans;"><b><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Salary Range</span></b><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">: $140,000 – $175,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.</span></span></font></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"><font face="DarwinSans"><span style="font-size:11px;font-family:DarwinSans;"><b><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Additional Compensation</span></b><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">: Eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to individual and company performance.</span></span></font></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"><font face="DarwinSans"><span style="font-size:11px;font-family:DarwinSans;"><b><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">Benefits</span></b><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">: Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) plan with a 3% company match, paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.</span></span></font></p><div><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;"><b>The Profile We’re Looking For</b></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">The ideal candidate is a Technical and Commercially focused professional, an engineer who understands sourcing, or an experienced sourcing professional with an engineering background and strong technical construction knowledge.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">You should be equally comfortable reviewing a drawing or technical scope, structuring an RFP, evaluating contractor bids, challenging technical/commercial assumptions and presenting a recommendation to the client.</span></p><p></p><p class="Position description" style="font-family:DarwinSans;line-height:1.2;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">This is an opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond traditional procurement or construction execution and operate at the intersection of strategy, </span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">engineering, commercial and consulting</span><span style="font-family:DarwinSans;font-size:11pt;">.</span></p><p></p>