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Prince William County, VA

Procurement Manager

Prince William County, VA, Woodbridge, Virginia, us, 22195


Salary:

$82,777.50 - $139,288.50 Annually

Location :

Woodbridge, VA

Job Type:

Full-Time (PF)

Job Number:

202409191

Department:

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Division:

PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Opening Date:

09/19/2024

Closing Date:

10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE:

C51

Introduction

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Are you a team player who thrives in a fast paced and challenging environment? Is your passion construction and architect/engineering design procurement? Are you detail oriented with a record of accomplishment for providing customer service to multiple government agencies? If you answered yes, then Prince William County Procurement Services is the place for you.

Prince William County's Office of Procurement Services seeks motivated, collaborative, and qualified candidates interested in joining our professional team. We are seeking a candidate with experience working in local government, providing procurement and contract management services for specialized complex construction and design projects. In this position you will help the County achieve its strategic goals of providing mobility, a safe and secure community, and wellbeing for County residents.

About This Role:In this role you will manage the capital procurement process for architectural/engineering design and construction services for a variety of Facility, Parks, Solid Waste, Environmental Service, and Transportation Capital Improvement Projects. This position will act as the primary Capital Procurement Officer for the Department of Public Works' Division of Construction & Operations. Perform complex professional and technical work consisting of high profile, large dollar, high volume building construction, major infrastructure construction including roads, bridges, major highways, drainage structures, landfills, demolition, and other diverse procurements.

Provide effective procurement guidance to County departments to ensure compliance with local and state laws and regulations. Facilitate solicitation, evaluation, and selection of responses from Suppliers to execute contracts to support the County's mission. Support County departments in resolving vendor performance discrepancies in accordance with contract terms. Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements:High school diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of related experience.

Preferences:

Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related field. Degree must be from an accredited institution with preferred coursework in public procurement.Designation as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or nationally recognized procurement certification.

Special Requirements:

Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local public procurement regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.Working knowledge of Capital Improvement Procurement process for construction and architect/engineering design services).Project Management principles.Working knowledge of business and contract law as they apply to procurement (particularly construction and architectural/engineering design service.Basic understanding of complex procurement methods for construction services (Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, PPTA/PPEA).Basic understanding of Job Order Contracts.Working knowledge and experience with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA).Experience using established automated solutions to procurement process issues.Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.Proven time management and follow-through skills with the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple tasks with tight deadlines.Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.Self-starter with commitment to excellence.Must possess certification by a nationally recognized professional purchasing organization or Virginia Contracting Officers (VCO) Certification; or the ability to meet the requirements to obtain the certification within one (1) year of employment.Must pass successful background check.

Work Schedule:This position works a standard Monday - Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week. FLSA Exempt. This is a telework eligible position that may require partial in-office scheduling and on-site meetings based on the County's business needs.

Hiring Salary Range : $82,777.50 - $111,033.00 Annual

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

TemporaryProvisionalSeasonal employeesClick on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

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I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.

I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statementI decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select the choice that best describes your highest completed level of education.

Master's Degree or higher in Public or Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related fieldBachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related fieldAssociate's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related fieldHigh school diploma or GEDNone of the above

03

Please quantify experience in public procurement of construction and architect/engineering design services.

7 or more years5-6 years3-4 years2-3 years1 year or lessNo experience

04

Special Requirement: Must possess certification by a nationally recognized professional purchasing organization or Virginia Contracting Officers (VCO) certification or the ability to meet the requirements to obtain the certification within one (1) year of employment. Do you currently possess the Virginia Contracting Officers (VCO) certification?

YesNoAbility to obtain the certification with 1 year of employment

05

Please indicate the duties for which you have professional experience as a Procurement Officer or Buyer. Your application material must demonstrate and substantiate this experience. Select the option(s) that best apply:

Procurement utilizing multiple sources of funds (local, State, Federal)Evaluating bids and proposals, selecting contractor for awardFacilitating technical evaluation committee meetingsConducting negotiations, including but not limited to, price and contract termsReviewing and Writing Specifications, Scope of WorkDeveloping and implementing improvements to the procurement processAssisting in resolution of contractual disputes and facilitating the resolution of disputes between multiple partiesManaging the contract closeout processCollaborating closely with Project Managers to develop Statements of Work, specifications, procurement justifications, evaluation criteria, and other required documentation necessary to develop a complete solicitation packagePolicy and procedure developmentIdentifying potential areas of contract risks and proposing mitigation strategiesMonitoring contractor compliance, confirming work performed by contractor is in accordance with contract termsNone of the above

06

What experience(s) do you have serving on organization-wide work groups? Check all that apply.

Subject Matter ExpertTeam MemberKey PlayerProject LeadProject ManagerNone of the above

07

Please select the experience(s) you have in reviewing and writing specifications/contract terms for construction and architect/engineering design services. Check all that apply.

Assist agencies in writing SpecificationsDevelops Specification, Scope of Work, and Contract Terms and ConditionsNone of the above

08

Please indicate the technology tools with which you have experience as a procurement professional.

Utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning software to manage financial transactionsUtilizing Oracle ERP software to manage financial transactionsUtilizing Oracle ERP software to manage procurement transactionsNone of the above

09

Please identify the environment(s) in which you have experience as a procurement professional.

Local GovernmentState GovernmentFederal GovernmentGovernment ContractorNon-profitPrivate IndustryOtherNone

10

Please indicate the largest capital improvement project that you've led as the public procurement officer.

$100,000,000$50,000,000$25,000,000$10,000,000$5,000,000$1,000,000 or belowNone of the above

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