Procurement Director- Engineering and Construction

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops internal procedures and contracting formats to facilitate the procurement process and foster full and open competition.

Directs, coordinates, and monitors the planning, solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and termination of construction, engineering, and A/E professional services contracts.

Conducts long-range procurement planning to ensure necessary contracting support.

Monitors global, national, and regional trends in assigned procurement activity to identify appropriate methods, sources, prices, and other terms for procurement.

Provides advice on methods and procedures to assist in outreach and goal-setting for disadvantaged, minority, and women's business enterprises. Conducts outreach efforts.

Coordinates with other offices to ensure compliance with procedures and requirements; coordinates extensively with the General Counsel's staff and various offices to develop contract documents and serve as negotiator to settle protests, disputes, and claims.

Analyzes commercial cost proposals; reviews solicitations, amendments, awards, modifications, and correspondence; and approves sole-source and limited procurement justifications.

Develops department plans, goals, and milestones and assigns priorities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Nine years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contracting, including analysis of cost proposals, negotiations, and resource planning. A master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Four of the nine years of experience must include managing a team of procurement or contracting specialists.

Experience in large-scale capital project construction procurement and contracts, including A/E services and Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk delivery methods.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and ability to manage the operations and programs of the unit/team.

Knowledge of and ability to use various types of contracts and procurement, and contracting methods.

Knowledge of and ability to apply government and industrial sector procurement regulations, policies, and practices to manage major procurements through subordinates.

Ability to perform procurement planning at strategic and tactical levels.

Skill in negotiation with bidders and contractors to obtain the best price, delivery, and other terms.

Ability to perform detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.

Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on negotiation and persuasive techniques.

Skill in managing multiple projects concurrently.

Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software, with emphasis on procurements and accounting systems/software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in large-scale public sector agencies or airports.

Experience using an automated procurement processing system for procurement and supply chain management.

A bachelor's degree in business, Contract Management, Finance, a or related field.

EDUCATION

A bachelor's degree in any field.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state driver's license in good standing.

Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) within one year of hire, promotion, or placement in the job.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Must maintain required certification.

Must meet in-service and continuing education/training requirements.

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

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