Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise procurement activities, including IFBs, RFPs, and sole source procurements for construction, architectural and engineering (A/E), and facilities maintenance projects.
- Review requisitions, specifications, and project scopes to determine appropriate procurement methods in compliance with State procurement law.
- Develop and manage solicitation documents, including evaluation criteria, contract terms, and performance standards.
- Lead pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, site visits, contractor discussions, and negotiation processes.
- Evaluate bids/proposals, determine responsiveness/responsibility, and recommend contract awards.
- Administer contracts post-award, including monitoring performance, compliance, modifications, renewals, and dispute resolution.
- Ensure compliance with MBE/VSBE/SBR/SBPP participation and reporting requirements.
- Supervise and mentor procurement staff; assign work, review output, and provide training in contract management.
- Prepare Board of Public Works (BPW) documentation, reports, and presentations, and provide procurement testimony if required.
- Support audits, reporting, policy development, and strategic initiatives to improve procurement efficiency.