PROCUREMENT MANAGER - CONSTRUCTION

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 67,889 - 82,976; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager for its Procurement Services Department in Norfolk, VA. This role involves developing strategies for contract management, conducting negotiations, and providing procurement consultation to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of governmental construction and A&E procurement policies, along with contract administration experience.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field, and several years of relevant experience, as well as certifications in procurement within one year of employment. Salary begins at $75,433 based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of governmental construction and A&E procurement policies.
• Several years of experience in government purchasing and construction contracting.
• Ability to achieve procurement certifications within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for contract management and procurement.
• Conduct competitive negotiations for construction contracts.
• Provide procurement consultation to meet compliance with university policies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Procurement policies and regulations

Customer service skills

Public speaking

E-procurement knowledge

Problem resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

eVa

Banner

Job description

Job Overview

Title: Procurement Manager – Construction

Department: Procurement Services

Location: Norfolk, VA

Type: Full Time, Classified

Position Number: 00546A

Responsibilities

Develops and implements strategies for contract management, negotiations, contract administration, and procurement of complex goods and services, including A&E and construction. Provides procurement consultation to university customers to ensure their needs are met while maintaining compliance with state procurement laws and university policy. Conducts competitive negotiations and formal sealed bidding processes for construction contracts, architecture and engineering services, and related goods and services. Supervises the professional and support staff as necessary to achieve university and departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage programs and processes within the Procurement Services Department and the university with little or no direct supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of governmental construction, and A&E procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in competitive negotiations for professional and non-professional services and formal sealed bidding processes for construction, goods and services.
• Highly skilled in contract negotiation and contract administration procedures.
• Knowledge of contract price, cost, market, and value analysis.
• Skill to apply policies and procedures by interpreting procurement regulations and translating guidance into specific actions.
• Knowledge of report writing techniques.
• Expert technical leadership, staff coordination, coaching, and consultation.
• Highly skilled in public speaking, presentations, and verbal communications.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Facilitation and consultation skills.
• Extensive knowledge of e-procurement, working knowledge of ERPs and procurement software.
• Recognized expert responsible for generating new procurement concepts, resolving problems, and formulating new procurement policies with broad or long-range impact.
• Several years of experience in government purchasing, construction contracting, contract administration, and negotiation.
• Ability to manage complex A&E and construction procurements.

Special Licenses & Certifications

• Certification by NIGP as CPPB or CPPO.
• Certification by ISM as CPM.
• Certification by Commonwealth of Virginia VCCO.
• Certification by the Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCPP) as a Certified University Procurement Officer (CUPO).
• Ability to achieve certification within one (1) year of employment.

Education

None required. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Experience

• Considerable experience in competitive negotiations and formal sealed bidding processes for construction and A&E services.
• Extensive experience working in state or local government.
• Experience in higher education procurement environment.
• Experience with eVa and Banner.
• Experience with informal sealed bidding and competitive negotiations of construction, A&E services, and design/build procurement.
• Experience in procurement and e-commerce related training skills.
• Experience with e-procurement in a governmental procurement environment.
• Knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
• Experience with solicitation processing under the requirements established by the Commonwealth of Virginia Construction and Professional Services Manual, and DGS/DPS, Agency Purchasing and Surplus Property Manual.
• Certified as Virginia Contracting Officer for Construction services (VCCO).
• Knowledge of Commonwealth BCOM regulations.
• Knowledge of the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) and related policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Full time. Typical schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Candidate must complete a criminal history check.

Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience, beginning at $75,433.00.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.