University Procurement Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Position Information
Role Title
Procurement Officer III
Role Code
19153
Pay Band
06
Posting Details
Working Title
PROCUREMENT MANAGER - CONSTRUCTION
Position Number
00546A
Department
PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
Full Time
EEO Category
A Officials and Administrators
Job Description
Develops and implements strategies for contract management, negotiations, contract administration and procurement of complex goods and services, including A&E and Construction. Provides procurement consultation to University customers to ensure their needs are met while maintaining compliance with State procurement laws and University policy. Conducts competitive negotiations and formal sealed bidding processes for construction contracts, architecuture and engineering (A&E) services and related goods and services. Supervises the professional and support staff as necessary to achieve University and Departmental goals.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Demonstrated ability to manage programs and processes within the Procurement Services Department and the University with little or no direct supervision. Extensive knowledge of governmental construction, and A&E procurement policies, procedures and regulations. Extensive knowledge and skills in Competitive Negotiations for professional and non-professional services and Formal Sealed Bidding processes for construction, goods and services. Highly skilled in contract negotiation. Extensive knowledge of contract administration procedures.Demonstrated knowledge of contract price, cost, market, and value analysis. Knowledge and skill to apply policies and procedures by interpreting procurement regulations and translating the guidance into specific actions. Demonstrated knowledge of report writing techniques.Knowledge and skill sufficient to provide expert technical leadership, staff coordination, coaching, and consultation. Highly skilled in public speaking, presentations, and verbal communications. Exceptional customer service skills. Demonstrated facilitation and consultation skills. Extensive knowledge of e-procurement. Working knowledge of ERPs and procurement software. Recognized expert responsible for generating new procurement concepts to resolve problems and for formulating new procurement policies that have a broad or long-range impact on the procurement program. Several years experience in government purchasing, construction contracting, contract administration and negotiation. Ability to manage complex A&E and Construction procurements.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Certification by NIGP as CPPB, CPPO or Certification by ISM as CPM and/or Commonwealth of Virginia VCCO. Certification by the Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCPP) as a Certified University Procurement Officer (CUPO), or the ability to achieve certification within one (1) year of employment.
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Considerable experience in Competitive Negotiations and Formal Sealed Bidding processes for construction and A&E services.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Extensive experience working in state or local government Some experience working in a Higher Education procurement environment Extensive knowledge of eVa and Banner Extensive experience in formal sealed bidding and competitive negotiations of construction, A&E services, and design/build procurement. Extensive procurement and e-commerce related training skills Extensive knowledge of e-procurement in a governmental procurement environment Extensive knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act Experience with solicitation processing under the requirements established by the Commonwealth of Virginia Construction and Professional Services Manual, and DGS/DPS, Agency Purchasing and Surplus Property Manual. Certified as Virginia Contracting Officer for Construction services (VCCO). Extensive knowledge of Commonwealth BCOM regulationsWorking knowledge of the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) and related policies and procedures. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4 year institution in Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Conditions of Employment
Full Time. Typical working schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 75,433.00
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S03285
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
04/27/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please attach a cover letter and resume with application.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page
www.odu.edu
Department Home Page
www.odu.edu/procurement
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.