Zahra Solhjou
Fulshear,USA
Summary
Procurement and Project Management professional with 15+ years of experience leading strategic sourcing, contract management, and vendor relationships across energy, construction, and IT-enabled capital projects. Proven expertise in EPC contract lifecycle management (pre- and post-award), vendor negotiations, and claims resolution. Skilled in supporting Vendor Management Offices (VMOs), managing contingent labor programs, and partnering with global cross-functional stakeholders. Adept at developing SOWs, RFPs, and complex contract packages while driving process improvements and mitigating risk on high-value projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
OFCI Contracts Manager / Procurement Specialist
Turner & Townsend
Houston, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Support procurement and contract management for large-scale Google data center construction projects.
- Partner with global procurement, engineering, and vendor management teams to execute sourcing strategies for OFCI equipment and services.
- Lead RFP/RFQ processes, bid evaluations, and commercial negotiations for long-lead equipment and critical project scopes.
- Manage contract lifecycle activities, including change orders, claims resolution, and compliance with project requirements.
- Drive vendor performance management, expediting, and stakeholder alignment to meet aggressive project schedules.
- Identify process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and mitigate risk across capital projects.
OFCI Contracts Manager / Procurement Specialist
Insight Global – Currie & Brown
Houston, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Partner with global procurement, vendor management, and engineering teams to support contingent labor and capital project sourcing strategies.
- Lead procurement and compliance oversight for IT-enabled data center construction projects, managing $1.5B+ in spend and change control.
- Develop and evaluate RFPs/RFQs; conduct bid analysis and lead negotiations for long-lead equipment and services.
- Facilitate vendor performance reviews and expediting meetings to ensure alignment with project and stakeholder requirements.
- Drive process improvements and provide sourcing insights to mitigate risk and enhance vendor performance.
- Apply EPC contract principles across pre- and post-award phases, including change management, claims resolution, and contractor negotiations.
Project Manager
Flow-Zone
Rosharon, TX
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed procurement and contract negotiations for staffing and capital project sourcing initiatives.
- Partnered with engineering and operations teams to coordinate vendor services and contingent labor support.
- Oversaw international logistics, compliance, and mobilization of project resources.
- Delivered KPI reports and stakeholder updates to ensure project transparency and accountability.
- Supported EPC contract administration, including monitoring obligations, amendments, and claims.
Project Manager
Patton Myhre Sourcing
Tomball, TX
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Led full sourcing lifecycle including vendor selection, SOW development, and RFP execution.
- Negotiated staffing and labor agreements supporting capital improvement and EPC projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver sourcing intelligence and improve supplier performance.
- Presented vendor performance metrics and advised leadership on risk mitigation strategies.
Project Coordinator
Charbonneau Industries, Inc.
Houston, TX
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Coordinated procurement and contingent labor support for customer-driven projects.
- Ensured compliance with submittal portals and VDRL requirements, supporting document control processes.
- Tracked vendor deliverables and maintained high service-level performance.
Project Coordinator
Mid States Supply Company
Houston, TX
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Supported vendor engagement, purchase order processing, and sourcing activities for capital projects.
- Maintained daily supplier communication to resolve issues and strengthen relationships.
Project Coordinator
MRC Global
Houston, TX
02.2009 - 08.2012
- Managed vendor setup, sourcing compliance, and document control within SAP systems.
- Supported procurement teams with vendor engagement and contract execution, including staffing services.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
Skills
- Major Capital Project Contracting
- Pre-Award Contracting & Commercial Negotiations
- Post-Award Contract Management
- IT & Contingent Labor Sourcing
- Vendor & Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Best Practices
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Logistics
- Expediting
- International Trade
- Compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- Process Controls
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Global Collaboration
- ERP / E-Procurement Systems
- SAP
- Ariba
- Citadon
- PMC
- SMART
Systems And Tools
- SAP
- Ariba
- Citadon
- PMC
- Compass
- Charbonneau ERP
- MS Office Suite
- SharePoint
Timeline
OFCI Contracts Manager / Procurement Specialist
Turner & Townsend
01.2026 - Current
OFCI Contracts Manager / Procurement Specialist
Insight Global – Currie & Brown
07.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Flow-Zone
02.2021 - 07.2022
Project Manager
Patton Myhre Sourcing
04.2019 - 07.2020
Project Coordinator
Charbonneau Industries, Inc.
11.2017 - 04.2019
Project Coordinator
Mid States Supply Company
08.2012 - 09.2015
Project Coordinator
MRC Global
02.2009 - 08.2012