As a Senior Contracting Officer (Engineering & Construction), you will perform and provide guidance to contracting staff in a wide variety of procurement and contracting activities.
Serves in the Procurement and Contracts Department in the Office of Supply Chain Management or other assigned department at the Headquarters Office, Washington Dulles International Airport or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Responsible for procurement activities, primarily related to engineering, construction, infrastructure, and facilities improvements. This position performs and manages a wide range of contracting functions, from procurement planning, solicitation, and evaluation of bids, and/or proposals for A/E, General Construction, Design-Build and Building Maintenance services. Provides technical guidance to the Contracting Officers, COTRs and Contractors to ensure proper procedures are followed in processing contracts. Performs related functions.
Six years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contracts administration or construction and a bachelor’s degree Engineering, Construction Management, Procurement, Contract Law, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of and ability to implement various types of contracts and methods of contracting for construction and A/E projects, goods, and services and/or concessions.
Knowledge of and ability to apply contracting principles, policies, and procedures to pre-award and post-award actions.
Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with requirements, procedures, and special programs (e.g., Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) program and Owner Controlled Insurance Program [OCIP]).
Knowledge of and ability to plan the procurement process.
Ability to perform detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on negotiation and persuasive techniques.
Skill in using computer and office suite software, with emphasis on database and spreadsheet software.
Skill in managing multiple projects concurrently.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED
A state driver’s license in good standing.
Certification in Procurement by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) or another nationally or federally recognized procurement certification/credential within two years of hire, promotion, or placement in the job.
The Airports Authority operates a two-airport system Reagan National and Dulles International airports, which provides domestic and international air service for the mid-Atlantic region. The Airports Authority consists of more than 1,600 employees in a structure that includes central administration, airports management and operations, and police and fire departments. In addition to operating Reagan National and Dulles, the Airports Authority is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance and control of the Dulles Toll Road, along with the management of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail project to extend Metrorail service to Dulles Airport and Loudoun County.
