Procurement Consultant

Description We are looking for a Procurement Consultant to support sourcing and contracting activities for construction, capital improvement, and related consulting services projects in Alexandria, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in guiding procurement strategy, preparing competitive solicitations, and helping stakeholders move projects from planning through contract award. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of public-sector procurement requirements and can balance compliance, stakeholder collaboration, and timely execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle procurement efforts for construction-related and consulting services engagements, from intake and solicitation development through evaluation, award, and post-award administration.
• Prepare and manage bid and proposal packages, ensuring procurement documents are accurate, well-structured, and aligned with applicable regulations and organizational standards.
• Advise project managers and internal stakeholders on sourcing approaches, contracting options, and procurement timelines to support capital project objectives.
• Oversee contract formation activities, including negotiations, purchase order coordination, amendments, and change order processing as project needs evolve.
• Monitor contractor and vendor adherence to contractual obligations, procurement terms, and relevant labor and compliance requirements throughout the life of the agreement.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local procurement rules, along with internal policies and best practices, to maintain a compliant acquisition process.
• Facilitate evaluation and award activities by coordinating bidder communications, reviewing submissions, and documenting procurement decisions appropriately.
• Provide subject matter expertise on procurement functions tied to construction contracting, including support for process improvements and related administrative updates when needed. Requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement and contracting activities for construction projects, capital improvements, or closely related services.
• Ability to apply federal, state, and local compliance standards in practice.
• Strong background in solicitation development, competitive bidding, proposal evaluation, and contract award administration.
• Experience handling purchase orders, change orders, amendments, and other core contracting processes with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with contract negotiations and supplier engagement within regulated procurement environments.
• Understanding of the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 and its relevance to construction-related contracting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders while managing multiple priorities.

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