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Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR’s 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.
The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project –the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.

Responsibilities:  

• Assist in the management of the project procurement plan in accordance with approved corporate and or project policies, procedures, plans, strategy and budgets. 
• Communicate with bidders and suppliers or subcontractors on procurement-related matters. 
• Oversee the preparation of applicable bid inquiry documents, bid tabulations and selection recommendations. 
• Participate in contract negotiations and preparation, including issuing approval of contract documents, subcontracts and purchase orders. 
• Oversee Coordination of expediting, logistics and traffic with respect to the delivery of supplier equipment and materials delivered to site. 
• Research new materials for design and cost savings. 
• Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification 
• Maintain existing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, and establish new relationships to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work 
• Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes 
• Interface with project segment managers and contract administrators, buyers, expeditors, inspectors, materials controllers, transportation and logistics and other parties as required. 
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned. 

Required: 

• High school or GED from an accredited institution. 
• Minimum 3 years’ procurement experience, preferably in infrastructure projects including roads and bridges.  

Preferred: 

• Bachelor's degree preferred. 
•  Minimum 2 years’ experience negotiating contract articles within the construction industry in a similar role.
• Ability to negotiate / discuss general clauses.  
• Local Virginia experience highly preferred.  
• SmartBid software experience.  
• Strong contract management experience essential. 
• Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word and Excel. 
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions is required. 
• Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to reconcile conflicting service and financial requirements. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines. 
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Must demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion and professional courtesy. 

Benefits:  

• Comprehensive compensation package  
• Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance  
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D  
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program  
• Paid Holidays  
• Paid Time Off 

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.   

Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.