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Construction Procurement Specialist - Sumter School
Job Description
Construction Procurement Specialist - Sumter School
Sumter School District
Sumter School District - Sumter, South Carolina This job is also posted in
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Job Details
Job ID:
5890066
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Sep 02, 2026 2:12 AM (UTC)
Job Description
Sumter School District
Construction Procurement Specialist DAYS:
233
Full-Time
Salary Range:
51,499 to 82,342
JOB
PURPOSE/REASON
To carry out all phases of construction procurement applicable to the district's building program to ensure District support of capital improvements. Ensures construction procurements are in compliance with State construction procurement requirements, State Education Board construction programs, District's Capital Building Plan, and the District's Procurement Code & Regulations.
EXPERIENCE TRAINING
(5 )years of experience in procurement of services. Strong record of customer engagement and customer service.
OTHER SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
Computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite; Ability to multi-task; and work under time deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in operation under the SC Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations, a School District Procurement Code and Regulations or another similar governmental procurement code and regulations.
PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Plans, directs, procurement of construction equipment and services needed by the District in support of the Capital building program.
2. Prepares specifications or assists the end user in preparation of specifications for Capital building programs
related to construction equipment and services. Determines the appropriate source selection for technology,
construction equipment, infrastructure, construction services, and, construction supplies considering their effect on
cost competition, performance and advantage to the district. Performs proper contract administration after award on
construction contracts.
3. Works closely with the district's Facilities Improvement, Facility Services, construction management firms and Finance departments to ensure all project and budget requirements are met. Closely works with the District's
Facilities Improvement office and construction management firms to establish milestone charts to meet time frames.
4. Ensures all necessary advertising requirements, amendments and revisions to solicitations, notice of intent
requirements and approval requirements occur within established time frame. Ensures all laws are adhered to
including South Carolina Facilities Planning and Construction Guide, State engineer guidelines and the District
Procurement Code and Regulations. Failure to comply could result in loss of Procurement Authority for District or
legal suits.
5. Conducts and/or monitors the opening of construction related solicitations to include sealed bids, best value bids,
indefinite delivery contracts, and sealed proposals. Evaluates, tabulates or verifies tabulation of solicitations to
insure lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Conducts proposal selection evaluation committees to determine
the most advantageous offeror. Submits recommendations for awards of bids through channels to appropriate
authority.
6. Interprets District Procurement Code and Regulations for compliance by end-users. Screens purchase
requirements to ensure compliance with District Procurement Code and Regulations.
7. Identifies, monitors, and solicits Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to achieve participation in construction
projects.
8. Assist activities of the Procurement Coordinator
9. Continues Professional Development to maintain professional certification, as funds permit.
10. Assists with the budget process, as necessary.
11. Serves as custodian for confidential materials submitted in procurement actions where improper handling or
release could result in legal action.
12. Oversees procurement activities of Construction Management Firms and Facilities to ensure compliance with
District's Procurement Code and Regulations.
13. Establishes policies that pertain to construction procurement actions.
14. Assists with the preparation of procurement files for scheduled and unscheduled audits.
Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Type:
Full-time
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