Procurement / Contract Specialist

Contractor's Work Location : WSSC-Laurel, MD (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission)

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Procurement / Contract Specialist to join our team for a maximum duration of 12 months. The ideal candidate will have experience in public procurement, preferably within the public utility sector, and will focus on supporting the solicitation, advertisement, and award processes for water and sewer pipeline construction projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring all procurement activities are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements while supporting the development and management of contracts to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills Required

• Ability to prepare, post, and manage public solicitations for water and sewer pipeline construction projects.
• Expertise in facilitating and managing bidding processes, ensuring compliance with procurement laws and regulations.
• Competence in coordinating and conducting bid openings, evaluations, and contract award recommendations.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing contracts and procurement documents for construction projects.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external contractors.
• Ability to maintain and update procurement records, ensuring full documentation of solicitation and award processes.
• Skill in monitoring project milestones and ensuring contractor adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Experience in responding to bidder inquiries and providing guidance on procurement policies and processes.
• Capability to assist with contract dispute resolution and issue management throughout the contract lifecycle.

Skills Preferred

Experience Required

Experience Preferred

Education Required

Required Skills :

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