Acquisition Specialist - Construction, A&E

Hive Group LLC; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hive Group is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist with construction contracting expertise to support a federal client in Huntsville, AL. The role involves advising on pre- and post-award activities for construction-related procurements and working within a government-led procurement team.

Key duties include preparing ITBs, RFQs, RFPs, and responses, conducting market research, and developing acquisition plans. Minimum 8+ years in federal contracting and an active TS clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of federal contract experience, with construction/facilities focus.
• Experience with FAR Part 36 and Architect-Engineer contracts.
• ACTIVE TS Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Review pre-solicitation documents to evaluate contract types and risks with technical teams.
• Develop and approve Government cost estimates for construction projects.
• Manage procurement processes for standard designs and construction projects.
• Negotiate contract modifications and change orders to resolve issues.
• Administer contracts for design, engineering, and technical services.

Skills

Acquisition planning

Contract management

Market research

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 12 years equivalent

Job description

Hive Group is currently seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist with specialized construction contracting experience to support our federal client in Huntsville, AL. In this role, the selected candidate will serve as a contracting specialist to a government-led procurement team for construction-related procurements. The candidate will participate in and provide advice for pre award and/or post award functions for a variety of facilities, A&E, and/or construction contracts for several activities within an organizational component or in a geographical area.

The candidate will provide acquisition advisory services to develop and/or review acquisition approaches for construction-related procurements, participating as a team member in acquisition readiness reviews, solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award contract administration activities. Typical duties may include:

Position Description

• Review pre-solicitation procurement documents to evaluate contract types, terms, and execution risks in collaboration with technical teams.
• Develop and approve Government cost estimates for construction and maintenance projects, including new buildings, roads, docks, and security infrastructure.
• Manage procurement processes for construction and maintenance projects where standard designs and specifications are utilized.
• Negotiate contract modifications and change orders to resolve drawing omissions, updated specifications, or changes in site conditions.
• Oversee alteration and repair projects, including the demolition of structures, relocation of HVAC systems, and modifications of communication and lighting channels.
• Administer contracts for design, engineering, and technical services, as well as the acquisition and installation of building equipment systems and supplies.
• Conduct market research and analyze requirements for complex contracts to recommend the most effective procurement methods.
• Prepare and issue solicitation packages, including Invitations to Bid (ITB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Federal clients with Pre-and-Post award procurements/acquisitions.
• Assist with the development of Acquisition packages/documents (RFPs, SOWs/PWSs, IGCEs, J&As, Market Research, etc); review of these documents for quality, clarity and adherence to applicable regulations (FAR, agency regulations, etc.) and recommendation of revisions.
• Provide advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans, including approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition sources, cost estimates, milestone schedule, etc.
• Conduct research of available suppliers and compare the services and costs of obtaining support from the different providers.
• Determine applicability of the Economy Act.
• Must be able to independently develop written acquisition plans.
• Prepare Economy Act and other related documentation for review and signature by the Government Contracting Officer.
• Provide guidance to contracting staff on conducting Market Research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles.
• Prepare written documentation on Market Research.
• Support program offices in documenting small business capability analysis.
• Prepare Source Selection Plans.
• Prepare RFQs, RFPs and Combined synopsis/solicitations ensuring the solicitation includes all appropriate terms and conditions.
• Work with evaluators and Contracting Officers (CO) to identify pre-negotiation objectives and assist the CO with discussions with Offerors.
• Prepare final contract award documents for signature by the CO and Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Develop and/or train other contracting specialists in the performance of all pre-award contracting functions that require the use of fixed-price (primarily), cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contract methods and types to procure large, highly complex/high dollar construction projects, programs, or services where little or no contractual precedent exists.

Minimum Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience providing pre-and-post award contract support to the Federal Government, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in construction/facilities type contracts, or equivalent combination of relevant experience.
• Experience with FAR Part 36, Construction and Architect - Engineer Contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree or 12 years of equivalent experience in federal contracting specifically in the construction and architect engineering contracting discipline.
• Must have an ACTIVE TS Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business, Government Contracting or equivalent.
• FAC - C or DAWIA Level II or III Certification in contracting, or equivalent.
• Experience as a Federally Warranted Contracting Officer.

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