Manager, Construction Contracts

Salary Range

$100,000 – $120,000 / year

Job Summary

Manages and administers the
University’s construction-related procurement and contracting activities, including capital projects, maintenance contracts, and
professional services (e.g., A/E and commissioning). Ensures all procurements comply with State of Maryland procurement regulations and
University policies. Supervises procurement staff and coordinates complex contracting processes to support institutional infrastructure and
capital development goals.

Job Duties

Duties & 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.

Requested Minimum
Qualifications

Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university.

Experience Required:
Five years of procurement experience in a central procurement office or
equivalent; two years at a management level (supervising supervisors) in a central procurement office.

Other Preferences
for Consideration

Experience Preferred: Three years of the above-stated experience in a state of
Maryland agency and/or higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

CPPO, NIGP-CPP, C.P.M.,
CPSM or related procurement or contract
management certification(s)

Posting Number: ST01612

Number of Vacancies: 1

Special Instructions to Applicant

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