Senior Consultant- Construction

As part of the global leader Bain & Company, Proxima is an award-winning management consultancy specializing in procurement and supply chain . With vibrant offices in Chicago, London, Leeds, Cardiff, Düsseldorf, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and Melbourne , we offer a dynamic hybrid or remote working model that blends time on client sites, at home, and in your local office. We are experiencing growth across all categories but specifically within Construction and Capital Project Procurement and we are seeing significant expansion across the US. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping outcomes for our clients. Key Responsibilities: · Lead Category Delivery Teams on Client Engagements, build strong relationships across client organizations, influencing decision-making at all levels to drive strategic outcomes · Analyze client spend to identify and estimate cost savings opportunities across new capital construction, facility upgrades, leasehold improvements and infrastructure installation · Design and propose procurement strategies that deliver maximum value and deliver on client imperatives (i.e. safety, quality, on-time delivery), leveraging market insights, experience and leading practices · Foster collaboration across client organizations, (i.e. procurement, architecture/engineering, operations) contractors and Proxima to execute project objectives and achieve project sourcing and savings goals · Oversee supplier relationships and stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycles, ensuring success and improved performance · Develop negotiation strategies with clients and lead discussions with architects, engineers and contractors; providing commercial guidance on contract structures, project delivery models and terms and conditions · Coordinate the development of transition plans to manage key contractors entering and exiting a client’s business · Monitor and construction procurement and project delivery trends to enhance Proxima assets and supporting world-class project delivery · Mentor junior team members, support their career growth, career advancement and development of construction and construction contract acumen across the company Your Experience: utilities, buildings, contracting, marking · Experience working with large construction projects or construction-oriented portfolios and the ecosystem of contractors, subcontractors and other suppliers that support them; specifically in manufacturing, utility, petrochemical or other heavy industries · Experience developing construction contracting strategies, choosing optimal contract type and project delivery models, executing competitive tenders and performing final contractor selections · Ability to demonstrate strong procurement acumen and leading multi-stakeholder teams to measurable outcomes; driving value from traditional procurement and through identifying broader operational improvements in the business · Ability to demonstrate success in challenging the status quo and driving transformation and operational improvement · Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics, with the ability to present insights that influence decisions · Exceptional planning, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal) Why Proxima Our culture at Proxima is unique and is what makes us stand out. We are a collaborative and inclusive company, where we welcome and support each other’s professional growth. You’ll join a Proxima family that’s fun, friendly, and full of open doors. We combine a fast-paced professional environment with a flat structure. Plus, we’re committed to being a responsible business with a focus on corporate social responsibility and well-being. Our people are the driving strength of our success and rapid growth. We offer a competitive salary, market-leading benefits, flexible working, and offer support towards personal learning and development courses or training.

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