Public Sector Construction Contracts Manager

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Deferred compensation plan

Paid time off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee public-sector construction procurements across the contracting lifecycle.

You will manage solicitations, evaluations, awards, administration, modifications, and closeout, ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of owner-side/public-sector experience, strong negotiating and communication skills, and familiarity with Design-Build/CMAR procurement methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5+ years of public-sector or owner-side construction procurement experience.
• Experience supporting procurement through solicitation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Working knowledge of public procurement regulations, contracting processes, and contract administration practices.
• Experience with Design-Build, CMAR, or other alternative delivery procurements.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze procurement requirements and recommend contracting solutions.
• Proficiency with procurement documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned construction procurements throughout all phases of the procurement process.
• Develop and administer solicitation packages (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs).
• Coordinate procurement schedules and support acquisition planning.
• Facilitate proposal evaluations and assist with source selection.
• Conduct negotiations with contractors and support award recommendations.
• Prepare procurement documentation, evaluation reports, and award packages.
• Administer awarded contracts and monitor contractor compliance.
• Process contract modifications, change orders, amendments, and closeout docs.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, finance, legal, and stakeholders.
• Interpret procurement policies and requirements.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with procurement inquiries, audits, and documentation requests.
• Support continuous improvement in contracting and procurement operations.

Skills

Public-sector procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Construction Management / Public Administration / Engineering / Finance

Tools

Contract administration systems

Job description

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee public-sector construction procurements across the contracting lifecycle.

You will manage solicitations, evaluations, awards, administration, modifications, and closeout, ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of owner-side/public-sector experience, strong negotiating and communication skills, and familiarity with Design-Build/CMAR procurement methods.