Global Category Manager - Construction & Facilities

Job Purpose

The Global Category Manager (GCM) – Construction & Facilities owns the sourcing strategy, contract management, and supplier relationships for all capital and operating spend related to VulcanForms' built environment. This includes new facility construction, facility infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, gas, compressed air), utilities procurement, MEP services, and site and civil work. Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain, this role is central to VulcanForms' capacity expansion agenda and partners directly with the Facilities, Engineering, and Finance functions to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and develop the multi-year category strategy for construction, facilities infrastructure, MEP services, utilities, and site/civil work aligned to VulcanForms' capacity expansion roadmap.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract execution for general contractors, MEP subcontractors, utilities providers, and facilities services vendors.
• Partner with Facilities and Engineering to scope capital projects, define bid packages, run competitive sourcing events, and execute contracts from award through project closeout.
• Manage a preferred panel of construction and facilities suppliers; qualify new contractors and oversee performance against cost, schedule, safety, and quality KPIs.
• Develop and maintain should-cost models for construction and MEP scopes; conduct independent cost reviews and challenge GC estimates.
• Lead procurement activities for the V2 facility ramp and future capacity expansion sites, including site preparation, utilities infrastructure, and building systems.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and subcontractor risks on active capital projects; maintain risk registers and escalate schedule or cost threats early.
• Establish VulcanForms' preferred contractor qualification program, insurance requirements, safety protocols, and supplier codes of conduct for the construction category.
• Support permitting, utility incentive programs, and local/state economic development negotiations in coordination with Legal and Finance.
• Define and deliver an annual savings and value roadmap for the category; report to VP Supply Chain and leadership on project pipeline and procurement milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Supply Chain preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement, project management, or construction management experience, with at least 5 years managing construction or facilities categories.
• Demonstrated experience leading sourcing and contracting for major capital construction projects ($10M+ scope) in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contract structures (AIA, NEC, lump sum, GMP), MEP systems, and utility procurement.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent capital projects with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, finance, and operations.
• Financial acumen including capital budget management, cost estimating, and variance analysis.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and experience managing general contractors and specialty subcontractors.
• Ability to operate independently and drive decisions in an ambiguous, high-growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing facility builds, cleanrooms, or advanced production environments.
• Familiarity with energy procurement, utility rate negotiation, and sustainability or energy efficiency programs.
• Prior involvement in site selection, economic development incentives, or municipal permitting processes.
• CPSM, CPM, CCM, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with ERP and capital project management systems (Epicor, Procore, or similar).
• Exposure to defense or government-regulated facility construction requirements (ITAR, DFARS).

Pay and benefits

VulcanForms offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VulcanForms provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

The annual base salary range for this position is $113,600.00 to $156,200.00.

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