Public-Sector Construction Procurement Manager

Jacobs; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits program

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Contract Manager to support public-sector construction procurement through all phases of the contracting lifecycle, from solicitation development to award, administration, modification and closeout.

The successful candidate will have direct owner-side or public-sector experience and strong knowledge of CMAR or Design-Build. A Bachelor’s degree and proficiency with contract administration systems are required. Base salary ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of public-sector or owner-side construction procurement experience.
• Experience managing contracts through solicitation, award, administration and closeout.
• Knowledge of public procurement regulations and contract administration practices.
• Experience with Design-Build, CMAR or other delivery methods.
• Strong negotiation, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze procurement requirements and advise contracting solutions.
• Proficiency with contract administration systems and procurement documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Procurement analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract administration systems

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Contract Manager to support public-sector construction procurement through all phases of the contracting lifecycle, from solicitation development to award, administration, modification and closeout.

The successful candidate will have direct owner-side or public-sector experience and strong knowledge of CMAR or Design-Build. A Bachelor’s degree and proficiency with contract administration systems are required. Base salary ranges from $110,000 to $130,000 with benefits.