Program Manager II - Alternative Delivery Procurement Manager (61032077)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a procurement leader to direct Alternative Delivery procurements, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and guide RFQ/RFP processes. You will coordinate with the Finance Director and P3 teams to support contract activity and develop strategies with local governments.

You will oversee bid advertising, evaluation, debriefings, and procurement reporting, maintaining integrity and confidentiality throughout the process to enable timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant program management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience directing procurement programs and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and policies.
• Proven ability to lead RFQ/RFP processes and coordinate with finance and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Directs, manages, and oversees Alternative Delivery procurements and related contract activities.
• Leads RFQ/RFP evaluation, including statements of qualifications and proposals, and manages the evaluation process.
• Serves as Point of Contact for alternative delivery procurements and maintains procurement integrity.
• Oversees advertising, debriefings, references, and scoring to ensure unbiased outcomes.
• Establishes procurement strategies with local governments and partners to align with project goals.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RFQ evaluation

RFP evaluation

Job description

Directs, manages, and provides procurement oversight and guidance for Alternative Delivery Procurements to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations and current SCDOT Policies and Procedures. Assists the Finance Director, Division of Innovative Finance and Delivery, with Public-Private Partnerships (P3) contract and procurement activities.

Leads and manages the Alternative Delivery procurement program to include project approvals, advertising, receiving statement of qualifications, technical and cost proposals, facilitate the Request for Qualification (RFQ)/ Request for Proposal (RFP) evaluation process, and obtain clarification as needed for the evaluation committee. Serves as the Point of Contact (POC) for all alternative delivery procurements.

Assists the Finance Director, Division of Innovative Finance and Delivery, with Public-Private Partnerships contract and procurement activities. Supports the agency's efforts to achieve successful commercial and/or financial close so that project implementation can begin seamlessly upon closeout of the procurement.

Manages all Alternative Delivery Procurement correspondence between the industry and SCDOT. Schedules, assists, and attends all debriefings at both RFQ/RFP stage to ensure the integrity of the procurement process is not jeopardized.

Performs preliminary review of all Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) and Technical Proposals for responsiveness. Ensures the procurement flies for Alternative Delivery Projects are maintained. Obtains references for all submitted Statement of Qualifications (SOQs).

Oversees the RFP advertisement in South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO), conducts proposal review, and manages the award process for Alternative Delivery projects. Ensures proposal scoring is unbiased and based on predetermined criteria. Manages the rules of evaluation with the Evaluation Committee and moderates the Evaluation Committee's discussion during scoring. Oversees the Evaluation Committee to ensure the requirements for ethical conduct and confidentiality are met.

Leads collaborative discussions with relevant SCDOT internal partners to determine the most appropriate alternative delivery procurement method for each project. Procurement method should be aligned with project delivery goals, risk allocation, budget requirements, and available resources within the legislative framework.

Develops and maintains relationships with local governments, partner agencies, partner DOTs, and the legislature, Develops and implements procurement strategies with local and state govemment partners. Oversees the development of financial agreements with local and state government entities in coordination with legal prior to the start of procurement.

Develops, implements, and maintains internal controls, procedures, and policies. Researches emerging and innovative procurement methodologies and explores opportunities for implementation. Generates accurate and timely reports of procurement activities for multiple audiences and performs necessary analysis. Ensures compliance with State, Federal and SCDOT guidelines, as applicable.

Determines preferred evaluation criteria and establish procedures for reviewing, evaluating and scoring responses in a manner that most effectively encourages innovative, best-value proposals. Provides input for the RFQ/RFP advertising templates, verifies that all updates are lnduded prior to advertisement. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant program management experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position include sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.