Federal Procurement & Bid Management Specialist

514 Witt O'Brien's PR LLC; Puerto Rico; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambipar seeks a Federal Procurement & Bid Management Specialist to support federally funded construction, disaster recovery, and capital projects. You will guide procurement planning, develop solicitations, review bids, and ensure compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and client requirements, working with cross-functional teams across the US and Puerto Rico.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required. The role involves full lifecycle procurement, including evaluation reports, award recommendations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business/Public Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Contract Management, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in Procurement, Contract Administration, Compliance Monitoring, Grants Management, Purchasing, or Contracting Services.
• Demonstrated experience with federally funded procurement and 2 CFR Part 200.
• Knowledge of applicable federal procurement requirements and contracting principles.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or administering IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, bid packages, and contract award documentation.
• Experience developing and administering construction and/or professional-services solicitations.
• Experience evaluating bids or proposals for responsiveness, qualifications, compliance, and price.
• Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, or professional-services procurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple procurements and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and quality-control IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, bid packages, scopes of work, and solicitation documents.
• Provide guidance on federal procurement requirements, competition, procurement methods, cost/price analysis, and documentation.
• Manage solicitation activities, including pre-bid/pre-proposal meetings, bidder questions, clarifications, addenda, and procurement schedules.
• Review bids and proposals for responsiveness, responsibility, qualifications, pricing, and compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Support evaluation committees, bid tabulations, evaluation reports, award recommendations, and procurement justifications.
• Verify contractor eligibility, licensing, insurance, bonding, and SAM/debarment requirements, as applicable.
• Support contract execution, modifications, amendments, change orders, and procurement closeout.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready procurement files.
• Identify procurement risks and schedule impacts and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, finance, compliance, and client procurement personnel.

Skills

Federal procurement

Bid management

Contract administration

Compliance monitoring

Documentation

English and Spanish

Communication

Procurement planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Business/Construction/Engineering/Finance

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengthens communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is “yes,” then you belong at Ambipar. Federal Procurement & Bid Management Specialist FEMA Program Management Services Position Summary Witt O’Brien’s is seeking a Federal Procurement & Bid Management Specialist to provide specialized procurement, solicitation, bid management, and contract support for federally funded construction, infrastructure, disaster recovery, and capital improvement programs. The successful candidate will support the full procurement lifecycle, from procurement planning and solicitation development through bid evaluation, contract award, administration, and closeout. The position will help ensure procurement activities comply with applicable federal, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and client requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 and other applicable federal procurement requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and quality-control IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, bid packages, scopes of work, and solicitation documents.
• Provide guidance on federal procurement requirements, competition, procurement methods, cost/price analysis, and documentation.
• Manage solicitation activities, including pre-bid/pre-proposal meetings, bidder questions, clarifications, addenda, and procurement schedules.
• Review bids and proposals for responsiveness, responsibility, qualifications, pricing, and compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Support evaluation committees, bid tabulations, evaluation reports, award recommendations, and procurement justifications.
• Verify contractor eligibility, licensing, insurance, bonding, and SAM/debarment requirements, as applicable.
• Support contract execution, modifications, amendments, change orders, and procurement closeout.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready procurement files.
• Identify procurement risks and schedule impacts and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, finance, compliance, and client procurement personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business/Public Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Contract Management, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in Procurement, Contract Administration, Compliance Monitoring, Grants Management, Purchasing, or Contracting Services.
• Demonstrated experience with federally funded procurement and 2 CFR Part 200.
• Knowledge of applicable federal procurement requirements and contracting principles.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or administering IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, bid packages, and contract award documentation.
• Experience developing and administering construction and/or professional-services solicitations.
• Experience evaluating bids or proposals for responsiveness, qualifications, compliance, and price.
• Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, or professional-services procurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple procurements and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting FEMA Public Assistance, HUD, or other federally funded programs.
• Experience with construction, infrastructure, disaster recovery, or capital improvement programs.
• Experience conducting or supporting cost and price cost and price analysis and cost reasonableness determinations.
• Experience with contract modifications, change orders, amendments, and closeout.
• Experience supporting federal audits, monitoring reviews, or procurement compliance assessments.
• Knowledge of Puerto Rico public-sector procurement requirements.
• Professional certification in procurement, contracting, or contract management, such as CFCM, CPPO, CPPB, or equivalent, is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Federal Procurement & Contracting
• Public-Sector Procurement
• Solicitation & Bid Management
• Federal Grant Compliance
• Bid & Proposal Evaluation
• Cost & Price Analysis
• Contract Administration
• Procurement Risk Management
• Audit & Documentation
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Attention to Detail

Work Environment & Travel

This position may be based in a remote, or client-site environment depending on contract requirements. The position may require regular travel to client offices, project sites, field locations, meetings, and other program-related activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

With you when it counts.

Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengthens communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is “yes,” then you belong at Ambipar. Ambipar is a global leader in environmental and emergency management solutions. In the United States, our diverse portfolio spans emergency consulting and risk mitigation, grants management support, 24/7 emergency response, environmental remediation, industrial services, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Through our Witt O'Brien's consulting business, we help communities build resilience in a rapidly changing world—advising clients on how to mitigate risk, prepare for crises, respond effectively, and recover stronger. Across the country, our emergency response teams manage environmental incidents of all types—from chemical and hazardous waste spills to silo fire suppression and industrial vacuum services. We also deliver specialized training programs that equip emergency responders with the skills they need to act swiftly and safely. As the frequency and complexity of both natural and human-made disasters continue to grow, the need for our expertise has never been greater. We invite you to join an ambitious, forward-thinking team of top professionals who are committed to safeguarding people, communities, and the environment. Together, we can take our organization—and your career to the next level.