Strategic Construction Procurement Lead

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking a Construction Procurement Specialist to manage all phases of procurement for the district’s capital building program, ensuring compliance with state and district regulations. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Sumter, SC.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in construction procurement, strong customer service skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in procurement of construction services, supplies and equipment.
• Strong record of customer engagement and customer service.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, procurement of construction equipment and services needed by the District in support of the Capital building program.
• Prepares specifications or assists the end user in preparation of specifications for Capital building programs related to construction equipment and services. Determines the appropriate source selection for technology, construction equipment, infrastructure, construction services, and, construction supplies considering their effect on cost competition, performance and advantage to the district. Performs proper contract administration after award on construction contracts.
• Works closely with the district's Facilities Improvement, Facility Services, construction management firms and Finance departments to ensure all project and budget requirements are met. Closely works with the District's Facilities Improvement office and construction management firms to establish milestone charts to meet time frames.
• Ensures all necessary advertising requirements, amendments and revisions to solicitations, notice of intent requirements and approval requirements occur within established time frame. Ensures all laws are adhered to including South Carolina Facilities Planning and Construction Guide, State engineer guidelines and the District Procurement Code and Regulations.
• Conducts and/or monitors the opening of construction related solicitations to include sealed bids, best value bids, indefinite delivery contracts, and sealed proposals. Evaluates, tabulates or verifies tabulation of solicitations to insure lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Conducts proposal selection evaluation committees to determine the most advantageous offeror. Submits recommendations for awards of bids through channels to appropriate authority.
• Interprets District Procurement Code and Regulations for compliance by end-users. Screens purchase requirements to ensure compliance with District Procurement Code and Regulations.
• Identifies, monitors, and solicits Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to achieve participation in construction projects.
• Assist activities of the Procurement Coordinator
• Continues Professional Development to maintain professional certification, as funds permit.
• Assists with the budget process, as necessary.
• Serves as custodian for confidential materials submitted in procurement actions where improper handling or release could result in legal action.
• Oversees procurement activities of Construction Management Firms and Facilities to ensure compliance with District's Procurement Code and Regulations.
• Establishes policies that pertain to construction procurement actions.
• Assists with the preparation of procurement files for scheduled and unscheduled audits.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP system

Multi-tasking

Job description

Sumter School District is seeking a Construction Procurement Specialist to manage all phases of procurement for the district’s capital building program, ensuring compliance with state and district regulations. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Sumter, SC.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in construction procurement, strong customer service skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.