Director, Federal Procurement & SBLO (Hybrid)

Aecon U.S.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon U.S. is seeking a Director, Federal Procurement & Small Business Liaison Officer to lead our U.S. federal procurement function from the Charlotte, NC area. This hybrid role guides compliant, best-value acquisitions and administers Aecon’s small business subcontracting program under FAR Part 19.

You will build a federal procurement organization, ensure CPSR-aligned purchasing systems, and coordinate with project teams, government contacts, and audits. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of federal procurement/purchasing experience, ideally in construction, engineering, or nuclear industry.
• Experience managing a procurement team at a federal contractor.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DEAR, and small business regulations.
• Experience with CPSR, DCMA/DCAA audits and eSRS reporting.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the federal procurement organization including requisition writers and buyers.
• Serve as a SBLO and liaison across Aecon’s sectors; travel to sites as needed.
• Ensure POs comply with policies and regulatory requirements (FAR/DFARS/DEAR).
• Establish a compliant purchasing system aligned with CPSR expectations.
• Develop procurement policies, KPIs/SLAs, and cost-saving processes.
• Provide pricing support to the estimating team across project lifecycles.
• Grow and mentor a procurement team to meet expanding needs.
• Interface with government small business specialists and contracting officers.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

eSRS reporting

Job description

Aecon U.S. is seeking a Director, Federal Procurement & Small Business Liaison Officer to lead our U.S. federal procurement function from the Charlotte, NC area. This hybrid role guides compliant, best-value acquisitions and administers Aecon’s small business subcontracting program under FAR Part 19.

You will build a federal procurement organization, ensure CPSR-aligned purchasing systems, and coordinate with project teams, government contacts, and audits. U.S. citizenship is required.