Senior Construction Procurement Specialist (Hybrid)

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut seeks a Construction Procurement Specialist/Professional to support capital projects, facilities procurement, and related services. The role covers prequalification, bidding, contracting, and administration for construction and design services statewide from Storrs and other campuses.

The position has a hybrid schedule (on-site two days, remote three days) with a focus on compliant, efficient procurement solutions and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of related procurement experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with related procurement experience.
• Ability to collaborate with contractors, design professionals, engineers, and facilities staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct solicitation processes for contractors, design professionals, and facilities goods/services.
• Develop standardized procedures and templates for construction procurement.
• Evaluate sources to support University needs.
• Monitor vendor/product performance for contractual compliance.
• Provide training and guidance on procurement procedures and requirements.
• Coordinate bid openings, evaluations, and award processes.
• Maintain procurement records and contract files for audit purposes.
• Assist with contract development, negotiation, and contractor selection.

Skills

Procurement

Contracting

Vendor management

Stakeholder comms

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

Jaggaer

KFS

Oracle Unifier

Job description

University of Connecticut seeks a Construction Procurement Specialist/Professional to support capital projects, facilities procurement, and related services. The role covers prequalification, bidding, contracting, and administration for construction and design services statewide from Storrs and other campuses.

The position has a hybrid schedule (on-site two days, remote three days) with a focus on compliant, efficient procurement solutions and stakeholder collaboration.