Posting Details
Posting Summary
Job Title
Manager, Construction Contracts
Division
Division of Finance & Administration
Department
Procurement & Property Control Department
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Staff
FLSA
Pay Range
Salary Range
$110,000 - $130,000 / year
Fund Source
State Support
Job Summary
Manages and administers the University's construction-related procurement and contracting activities, including capital projects, maintenance contracts, and professional services (e.g., A/E and commissioning). Ensures all procurements comply with State of Maryland procurement regulations and University policies. Supervises procurement staff and coordinates complex contracting processes to support institutional infrastructure and capital development goals.
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise procurement activities, including IFBs, RFPs, and sole source procurements for construction, architectural and engineering (A/E), and facilities maintenance projects.
- Review requisitions, specifications, and project scopes to determine appropriate procurement methods in compliance with State procurement law.
- Develop and manage solicitation documents, including evaluation criteria, contract terms, and performance standards.
- Lead pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, site visits, contractor discussions, and negotiation processes.
- Evaluate bids/proposals, determine responsiveness/responsibility, and recommend contract awards.
- Administer contracts post-award, including monitoring performance, compliance, modifications, renewals, and dispute resolution.
- Ensure compliance with MBE/VSBE/SBR/SBPP participation and reporting requirements.
- Supervise and mentor procurement staff; assign work, review output, and provide training in contract management.
- Prepare Board of Public Works (BPW) documentation, reports, and presentations, and provide procurement testimony if required.
- Support audits, reporting, policy development, and strategic initiatives to improve procurement efficiency.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education Required:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience Required:
Five years of experience as a procurement officer in a public sector or higher education setting; two years at a management level in a central procurement office.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Experience Preferred: Three years of the above-stated experience in a state of Maryland agency and/or higher education setting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
CPPO, NIGP-CPP, C.P.M., CPSM or related procurement or contract
management certification(s)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST01612
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
07/23/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
08/13/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.