Manager, Construction Contracts

Morgan State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University in Baltimore seeks a procurement professional to plan, coordinate, and supervise procurement activities for construction, architectural, engineering, and facilities maintenance projects.

You will review requisitions, develop solicitation documents, and lead bid conferences while ensuring compliance with state procurement laws and MWBE programs. This role also involves contract administration, staff mentorship, and BPW reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise procurement activities for construction, A/E, and facilities maintenance projects.
• Review requisitions, specifications, and project scopes to determine procurement methods per state law.
• Develop and manage solicitation documents, including evaluation criteria, contract terms, and performance standards.
• Lead pre-bid conferences, site visits, contractor discussions, and negotiation processes.
• Evaluate bids/proposals, determine responsiveness, and recommend contract awards.
• Administer contracts post-award, including monitoring performance and modifications.
• Ensure compliance with MBE/VSBE/SBR/SBPP participation and reporting requirements.
• Supervise and mentor procurement staff; assign work and provide training in contract management.
• Prepare BPW documentation, reports, and testimony as required.
• Support audits, reporting, policy development, and strategic procurement initiatives.

Job description

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.