Job Description

Location: Mansfield,Texas,United States

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the Southeast region, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us). The Tully Group is one the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including major medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, life insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Location: Alvarado, TX

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

This position will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and subcontractor services required for large-scale heavy civil projects. This role ensures that all materials and services are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the necessary quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies for heavy civil construction projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure suppliers meet required specifications, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for pricing, delivery, and warranties.
• Manage and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
• Source materials, equipment, and services needed for large-scale civil construction projects, including concrete, steel, earthmoving equipment, and specialty construction materials.
• Monitor and manage procurement budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining high quality.
• Provide regular reports on procurement spending and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and site teams to forecast material needs, coordinate deliveries, and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with Thalle’s policies, legal regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Maintain detailed procurement records, including purchase orders, contracts, delivery receipts, and payment records.
• Ensure accurate documentation for audits and project close-outs.
• Track and assess supplier performance, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. Initiate corrective actions as needed.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Professional license, certifications, and contractor's licenses.
• Minimum 10 years of heavy civil construction experience in project engineering and project management.
• Strong computer skills, including Primavera, Viewpoint, and HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Ability to manage multiple, large-scale, and challenging heavy civil projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Knowledge of pump stations, large diameter piping, valves, treatment plants, locks, channels, dams, and reservoirs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

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