Capital Procurement Officer

Prince William County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

Paid leave

Dental health plans

Vision plan

Life insurance

EAP

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County is seeking a Capital Procurement Officer to lead procurement for transportation capital projects, manage solicitations, and ensure compliance with VPPA and other regulations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with county departments, vendor management, and driving continuous improvement across procurement processes in a public sector setting.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible procurement experience.
• Experience in local government procurement and contract management preferred.
• Experience administering construction, design services, and professional contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, highways, drainage).
• Advise County departments on procurement practices to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Manage solicitation, evaluation, and contract award processes.
• Resolve vendor performance issues and identify process improvements.

Skills

Public procurement

Contract management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Communication

eProcurement platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Tools

eProcurement platforms

Job description

Introduction

Prince William County's award-winning Office of Procurement Services (OPS) is seeking a motivated Capital Procurement Officer to support the successful delivery of capital projects. In this role, you'll solicit construction and professional services, including building construction, major renovations, and highway construction and maintenance, in compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

We're looking for a collaborative, solution-focused professional with experience in local government procurement and contract management for complex construction and design projects. You'll play a direct role in advancing the County's goals of improving mobility, strengthening public safety, and enhancing residents' quality of life.

OPS manages procurement of supplies, construction, professional, and general services through competitive, fair, and ethical solicitation methods, and is currently advancing key initiatives in vendor engagement, process modernization, strategic sourcing, and contract administration. The department has been recognized with the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute for its commitment to best practices and continuous improvement.

About This Role

In this role, you will serve as the primary Capital Procurement Officer for the Department of Transportation, managing procurement of architectural/engineering design and construction services for a variety of Transportation Capital Improvement Projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading procurement for high-profile, large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, highways, drainage structures, landfills, and demolition.
• Advising County departments on procurement practices to ensure compliance with local and state laws and regulations.
• Managing the solicitation, evaluation, and selection process to award contracts that support the County's mission.
• Helping departments resolve vendor performance issues in line with contract terms and identifying process improvements to boost efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Required Knowledge

• Federal, state, and local public procurement regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• The Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), with experience applying its requirements.
• Capital improvement procurement processes for construction and architectural/engineering design services.
• Business and contract law as it applies to procurement, particularly for construction and A/E services.
• Project management principles, including planning, coordination, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical contract requirements.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across departments and with vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting solicitations and reports.
• High attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with sound judgment and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with eProcurement or other procurement technology platforms.

Demonstrated Experience

• Experience in local government, higher education, transportation, utilities, or similarly regulated environments.
• Managing competitive solicitations (IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, or cooperative procurements) and developing related scopes of work, specifications, and contract terms.
• Administering construction, renovation, infrastructure, or design services contracts, including amendments, change orders, and closeout.
• Procuring architectural, engineering, consulting, or other specialized professional services.
• Negotiating pricing, contract changes, and dispute resolutions.
• Managing vendor relationships, including performance, insurance, bonds, and deliverables.
• Advising departments on procurement strategy and contract administration, while ensuring compliance with public procurement laws and ethical standards.
• Supporting complex, high-value, or multi-phase capital projects from solicitation through closeout.
• Using eProcurement or financial systems to manage sourcing and contract records.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. required. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contracting, or contract administration is required. Experience may be drawn from public, private, or nonprofit sector settings.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, contract management, or a related field. Degree must be from an accredited institution with preferred coursework in public procurement.
• Direct experience in local government, state government, higher education, school systems, transportation agencies, utilities, or similarly regulated environments.
• Hold a nationally recognized professional procurement certification (VCO, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP) or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Experience with complex construction delivery and procurement methods, including Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, PPTA/PPEA, and Job Order Contracting (JOC) and administration.
• Direct experience supporting construction, capital improvement, architectural/engineering, or public sector purchasing functions is strongly preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check in accordance with County policy.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record; some local travel to County facilities, project sites, meetings, or vendor locations may be required.
• This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive procurement and contract information.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, exempt-paid position with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. May be required to attend evening meetings, pre-bid conferences, public openings, or other events outside of standard business hours. The selected candidate must have the ability to work on-site or in a hybrid environment based on business needs and operational requirements. This is a telework-eligible role with in-office requirements based upon business need. The position may change to an in-office schedule if business needs change.

Hiring Salary Range

$97,593.51 - $110,000.00

We Also Offer Great Benefits Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety Click here for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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