Construction, Contracting and Administration Procurement Officer #0P016
Construction, Contracting and Administration Procurement Officer
Hiring range: $50,000 - 62,000
Position Number: #0P016
The Bureau of Facilities Management (BFM), is seeking a procurement professional to work in its Construction and Facilities Procurement section. This position will support the agency in its procurement functions through development and solicitation of contracts using Invitation for Bids (IFB) and Request for Proposals (RFP) processes in accordance with state procurement policies and procedures, as defined in the Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM). The incumbent will serve as the contract administrator on BFM contracts, an agency construction and facilities contracting officer, and support and promote supplier diversity in the statewide contracting program.
Qualifications:
- Experience in developing solicitation documents.
- Experience in construction and facilities needs related to a multi-building complex.
- Experience working with electronic databases and using automated purchasing systems.
- Should be efficient in Microsoft Office suite programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Candidate must have strong negotiating skills; effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; team leadership skills.
- Must be detailed oriented and maintain a professional attitude.
Ability to: take initiative, prioritize tasks, work independently and as a team member; develop creative solutions; work with diverse groups effectively; conduct presentations to suppliers.
The selected candidate will be required to obtain licensure as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) and Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO) within 2 years of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in related field or equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience. Familiarity with state procurement policies.
- Previous experience with the state's eVA procurement system is highly preferred.
- Professional certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) and/or Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO) is preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer