SkillBridge Internship

About the Role

This opportunity is unique to active-duty US Military Service members with formal approval to participate as a SkillBridge Intern in collaboration with Vets2PM’s authorized SkillBridge program. The Project Procurement Manager SkillBridge Intern will support strategic sourcing and project procurement activities for Siemens customer projects throughout Georgia and Alabama. Participants will transition military leadership, logistics, contracting, engineering, construction, maintenance, and operational experience into commercial construction procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing sourcing events for construction materials, equipment, and subcontracted trade scopes
• Leading RFQ/RFP development, subcontractor solicitations, bid evaluations, and award recommendations
• Negotiating pricing, payment terms, risk provisions, and contracts exceeding $1M
• Developing supplier and subcontractor networks supporting building automation, fire alarm, security, electrical, and mechanical services
• Analyzing spending data using Excel and procurement tools to identify savings opportunities
• Reviewing subcontractor financial documents and assess supplier risk and capability
• Partnering with regional leadership to improve procurement processes and customer satisfaction
• Support reporting, forecasting, dashboards, presentations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participating in category management, data analytics, and regional/national procurement programs

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED required
• Demonstrated experience and/or applied knowledge/aptitude in the following:
• Proven understanding of procurement/purchasing activities
• Technical knowledge of construction, mechanical, electrical, thermodynamic, hydraulic, mechatronic, or other related systems
• Experience in planning, coordinating, negotiating, or managing resources, contracts, suppliers, or mission-critical operations
• Solid understanding of contract negotiation
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written)
• Demonstrated ability to interface with customers and collaborate with team members
• Ability to work on-site and travel up to 20% (as needed)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations

Qualifications

• Only active military personnel will be considered for this internship and program acceptance requires military approval.
• Selected candidates will continue to be paid under their current wage/benefits provided by the US Military and will not be paid by Siemens directly throughout internship participation.

Desired Military Experience, Backgrounds and/or Aptitude

• Construction Management/Civil Engineering
• Logistics/Supply Chain
• Contracting/Acquisition
• Operations Leadership
• Engineering/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Facilities Management

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Military experience as an E5 or above (Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, National Guard, Reserves)
• BS degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or Construction Management
• Construction management and contract negotiation greater than $1 million
• Experience with minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned supplier development
• Sourcing experience with design-build contractors and negotiation of teaming agreements
• Design-build sourcing and teaming agreement experience
• Large global corporation procurement experience
• Experience using Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, or similar analytics platforms
• Experience in high-level meetings, preparing and presenting