Project Manager – Procurement Services
Summary
AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC is hiring a Project Manager to lead procurement execution for renewable energy and infrastructure projects. The role involves managing sourcing, logistics, supplier relationships, and quality for solar PV, BESS, wind, and high-voltage projects, ensuring timely delivery and coordination across teams and clients.
At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.
This is an opportunity to support complex renewable energy and infrastructure projects by turning procurement strategy into execution. As a Project Manager within our Procurement Services group, you’ll help coordinate sourcing, logistics, quality, and materials for renewable energy generation projects. You’ll work with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure the right equipment and materials are available when and where projects need them. We’re looking for someone with direct procurement or supply chain experience in renewable energy generation, including solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind, or high-voltage projects. If you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems, and creating structure in fast-moving project environments, this role offers meaningful impact from day one.
What You’ll Do
- Execute and support sourcing activities, including RFQs, bid evaluations, supplier selection, and commercial coordination for renewable energy projects.
- Partner with project teams to understand technical and schedule requirements and translate them into procurement and execution plans.
- Coordinate procurement for renewable energy generation equipment, materials, and services used in solar PV, BESS, wind, and high-voltage projects.
- Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and support contract administration and issue resolution.
- Coordinate logistics, transportation, and trade compliance to support timely, compliant delivery to project sites.
- Support quality surveillance and inspection activities, including documentation, reporting, and non-conformance tracking.
- Own project deliverables from kickoff through completion, maintaining trackers, schedules, risk logs, and client-facing reports.
- Identify procurement, supplier, schedule, and material risks and coordinate with project teams to address them.
- Communicate project status, issues, and recommendations clearly to clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Who You Are
- You have 4–7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, project management, or a related operational role supporting renewable energy generation projects.
- You have direct experience with at least one of these sectors: solar PV, BESS, wind, or high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
- You understand sourcing, logistics, vendor management, and project coordination fundamentals in an energy project environment.
- You’re highly organized and comfortable managing multiple workstreams with competing priorities.
- You communicate clearly and professionally with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- You bring strong attention to detail and follow-through, ensuring accurate, high-quality deliverables.
- You thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments and take ownership without needing heavy direction.
- You have a “do what needs to be done” mindset, stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported.
Nice to Have
- Procurement or supply chain experience across multiple renewable sectors, such as solar PV, BESS, wind, and high-voltage projects.
- Familiarity with equipment and materials commonly used in renewable energy generation and electrical infrastructure.
- Exposure to quality inspection processes, trade compliance, or construction material management.
- Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa.
- Strong analytical skills related to market trends, pricing, and supply chain risk.
- An interest in process improvement and building scalable procurement practices.
Why AKS?
At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
- Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
- Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
- Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
- Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
- Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
- Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
- A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.
Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.
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