Kevin Edward · 4 days ago
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineer
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
6+ years expKevin Edward is a leading national general contractor seeking a MEP Procurement Engineer to support complex commercial and industrial construction projects across the U.S. This role combines technical MEP expertise with strategic procurement leadership to drive sourcing decisions and supplier performance.
ConsultingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Chloe Smith
Responsibilities
Lead procurement execution for all MEP scopes—aligning purchasing strategies with schedules, engineering deliverables, and construction milestones
Evaluate drawings, specifications, and site conditions to ensure alignment with design intent and identify value-engineering opportunities
Manage complex logistics, long-lead equipment, and delivery sequencing to maintain project continuity
Develop sourcing strategies, run RFPs, level bids, negotiate commercial terms, and award major purchase packages
Build and maintain strong supplier and OEM relationships while driving performance improvements through KPIs and contract adherence
Collaborate with legal teams on contract development, warranty requirements, and risk mitigation
Conduct cost modeling, TCO analysis, budget support, and procurement reporting
Stay current on MEP standards, technologies, market trends, and supply chain innovations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
6–10+ years of MEP procurement, supply chain, or MEP project management experience in commercial or industrial construction
Proven success managing large MEP equipment packages and long-lead items
Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills
Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and MEP design documents
Proficiency in ERP systems, procurement tools, and reporting platforms (PowerBI, SQL, Microsoft Office)
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
advanced degree
Company
Kevin Edward
Kevin Edward Executive Search provides executive recruitment consultancy to niche market sectors, both within the UK and Internationally.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase