Sr. Contract Specialist (Construction)

System One; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

System One in Washington, DC seeks a Sr. Contract Specialist (Construction) for a contract role.

You will handle non-standardized procurements, including construction contracts, and develop the Solicitation Offer and Award Package (SOA) for complex procurements while coordinating with stakeholders for completeness and quality. You will plan, organize, and perform multiple tasks, stay current with laws and policies, evaluate bids, lead negotiations, and ensure compliance across the procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, management, economics, mathematics, English, or government.
• Minimum of 10+ years of procurement experience, handling full procurement cycles.
• Excellent knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, laws, practices, and standards.
• Experience with government and commercial statutes, regulations, and solicitation processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and compose complex procurement documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle non-standardized and varied procurements including construction contracts.
• Develop the SOA for complex procurements and coordinate with stakeholders for completeness and quality.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks while staying current with market trends and policies.
• Evaluate bids for compliance and oversee technical and cost evaluations.
• Lead negotiations and develop strategies with vendors and the Board.
• Oversee procurement process adherence, issues, protests, and disputes.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business/related field

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Contract Specialist (Construction)
Location: Washington, DC
Type: Contract
Compensation: $0.00
Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Handle non-standardized and varied procurements including construction contracts.
• Develop the Solicitation Offer and Award Package (SOA) for complex procurements and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure completeness and quality.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks efficiently while staying current with market trends, laws, and policies.
• Ensure solicitation of a competitive group of vendors, evaluate bids for compliance, and oversee technical and cost team evaluations.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and the Board, develop negotiation strategies, and lead negotiations.
• Handle solicitation issues, protests, and disputes, and ensure adherence to procurement procedures.
• Oversee contract management, including legal reviews, contract award recommendations, and administration for compliance.
• Coordinate with technical and end-user teams to resolve issues and review contract claims or disputes.
• Ensure data accuracy and input information into automated systems.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, management, economics, mathematics, English, or government, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible procurement experience, handling the full procurement cycle.
• Excellent knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, laws, practices, and standards.
• Experience with government and commercial statutes, regulations, and solicitation processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and compose complex procurement documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to customer service excellence.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve procurement issues independently.
• Experience handling complex contract negotiations, disputes, and technical coordination.
• Preferred certifications: DAWII, FAC-C Level III, C.P.M., CPSM, or CPCM.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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