Senior Procurement Specialist – Construction

T5 Data Centers

Senior Procurement Specialist managing execution of construction contracts at T5 Data Centers. Partnering with construction teams to ensure clear contractual frameworks and guidance within commercial engagements.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate awarded scopes and vendor selections into executable contracts, including scope definition, commercial terms, and contract structure
Lead contract negotiations to align pricing structures, risk allocation, and commercial frameworks with project requirements
Evaluate vendor proposals from a commercial perspective, identifying gaps in scope, pricing inconsistencies, and potential risk exposure
Structure agreements with clear inclusions, exclusions, cost drivers, and financial terms to support accurate project execution
Partner with Construction and Preconstruction teams to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and contractually aligned
Coordinate with Legal, Risk, and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial and contractual considerations
Prepare and route agreements through internal approval workflows to support timely execution
Provide real-time commercial guidance to site teams during vendor engagement and proposal review
Coach site leads on scope clarity, vendor comparison, and commercial best practices to improve decision quality
Promote consistent use of templates, playbooks, and standardized contracting approaches to improve efficiency and scalability
Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, including cost structure optimization and contracting efficiency
Support end-to-end contract execution activities, ensuring alignment with internal systems and documentation standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in construction procurement, preconstruction, or commercial contracting
Strong understanding of construction cost structures, contract frameworks, and risk allocation principles
Proven experience negotiating complex commercial agreements in a project-based environment
Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, Construction, and Operations teams
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to influence and guide stakeholders without direct authority

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with match
PTO and paid holidays
Bonus eligible

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationscope definitioncommercial termsrisk allocationvendor proposal evaluationfinancial terms structuringcontract executioncost structure optimizationcontracting efficiency

Soft Skills

analytical skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillscoaching skillsdecision quality improvementindependent operationcross-functional collaboration