Strategic Manager, Construction Contracts & Public Procurement

Morgan State University; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University seeks a Manager, Construction Contracts Division to oversee construction-related procurement and contracting activities, including capital projects, maintenance contracts, and professional services.

You will ensure compliance with Maryland procurement regulations and university policies, supervise staff, and coordinate complex contracting processes to support infrastructure and capital development goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience as a procurement officer in a public sector or higher education setting; two years at a management level in a central procurement office.
• CPPO, NIGP-CPP, C.P.M., CPSM or related procurement or contract management certification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise procurement activities, including IFBs, RFPs, and sole source procurements for construction, architectural and engineering (A/E), and facilities maintenance projects.
• Review requisitions, specifications, and project scopes to determine appropriate procurement methods in compliance with State procurement law.
• Develop and manage solicitation documents, including evaluation criteria, contract terms, and performance standards.
• Lead pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, site visits, contractor discussions, and negotiation processes.
• Evaluate bids/proposals, determine responsiveness/responsibility, and recommend contract awards.
• Administer contracts post-award, including monitoring performance, compliance, modifications, renewals, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with MBE/VSBE/SBR/SBPP participation and reporting requirements.
• Supervise and mentor procurement staff; assign work, review output, and provide training in contract management.
• Prepare Board of Public Works (BPW) documentation, reports, and presentations, and provide procurement testimony if required.
• Support audits, reporting, policy development, and strategic initiatives to improve procurement efficiency.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract administration

Team leadership

Public sector procurement

MBE/VSBE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Morgan State University seeks a Manager, Construction Contracts Division to oversee construction-related procurement and contracting activities, including capital projects, maintenance contracts, and professional services.

You will ensure compliance with Maryland procurement regulations and university policies, supervise staff, and coordinate complex contracting processes to support infrastructure and capital development goals.