Senior Vice President, Contracts, Subcontracts and Procurement

Who we are

Balfour Beatty Investments is a global infrastructure investor operating in the UK, US, and Canada. We provide the investment capability to deliver complex infrastructure projects. Over the past 15 years, Balfour Beatty Investments (formerly known as Balfour Beatty Capital) has established itself as one of the largest investors in the PPP industry, building a portfolio of more than 60 projects worldwide, predominantly in the UK and US.

Balfour Beatty Investments is proud to offer challenging and rewarding work in a variety of functional areas. As a company, we operate with safety and sustainability as our primary focus. Equally integral components of our culture are our values-Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Respect-and our code of conduct. Living up to these commitments requires the fresh ideas, insights and talents of employees as diverse as the audiences we interact with every day.

The success of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We are committed to offering our employees a path to professional success through development, training and mentoring opportunities that cover a wide variety of skills and functional areas.

At Balfour Beatty Investments, our employees are our greatest asset and their well-being means a healthier, more productive workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of health care options, retirement benefits and other flexible benefits.

Our Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employment
• Health, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K plan with employer matching
• Robust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• Company paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.
• And more!

About the role

The Senior Vice President of Contracts, Subcontracts, and Procurement is a high-ranking executive responsible for the strategic leadership, vision, and oversight of all acquisition, procurement, and contract management activities across the organization. This role ensures efficient, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, while mitigating risk and aligning all strategies with the company's overarching business objectives. The SVP will lead and mentor a professional team, manage complex negotiations, and foster strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers and vendors. This is a remote position.

Pivotal executive leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the company's contractual agreements, subcontract management, and procurement operations.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement plans that align with the organization's mission and financial goals. Advise executive and senior leadership on matters impacting solicitation, compliance, and other procurement-related activities.
• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from acquisition planning and proposal preparation to negotiation, award, administration, and close-out. Ensure all prime contracts and associated subcontracts are managed promptly and effectively.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks within the supply chain, contracts, and procurement processes to ensure business continuity and resilience
• Ensure all procurement and contracting activities adhere to applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, corporate policies, and ethical standards
• Lead the sourcing and evaluation of subcontractors and suppliers, manage vendor relationships, negotiate favourable terms and conditions, and monitor performance to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust procurement policies, procedures, and systems (e.g., ERP and e-Procurement platforms) to optimize efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of contracts, subcontracts, and procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-accountability culture
• Oversee departmental budgets, drive cost-reduction initiatives, and conduct price/cost analysis to ensure the best value for the company.
• Other duties as assigned

Who we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 15 years' of related experience in contracts and procurement experience in procurement, contracts, and subcontracts management, including at least 5 years in an executive or senior leadership role.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law, regulations, and best practices in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, procurement software, and data analytics tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects, prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, and drive results.

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Pay Rate: $225,000 - $250,000 yr.*

*This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.