Contracting Officer-Capital Projects

Loudoun County Government•Leesburg, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Loudoun County's national award-winning Division of Procurement is seeking highly motivated applicants for their Capital Contracting Officer position. As part of a team, this position provides continued support for the successful delivery of capital projects. This position will solicit for a wide variety of construction and professional (architectural and engineering) services, to include building construction, major renovations, highway construction and maintenance, in compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and the County's Procurement Resolution. This position will be responsible for performing all steps in drafting, issuing, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts. The Contracting Officer will collaborate with staff at all levels of the organization and must prepare and present contract award recommendations to department heads, committees, and the Board of Supervisors. Excellent written and oral communication and public presentation skills are necessary for this challenging position. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, team oriented and customer service-oriented environment. Additionally, good organization skills, resourcefulness, and excellent computer and research skills are essential to be successful. This is a hybrid position with some telework opportunities. This position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program. Hiring salary is commensurate with experience

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in procurement, business administration, construction, engineering or related field with three years of experience in contracting of professional and non-professional services.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent public presentation skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Good organization skills.
Resourcefulness.
Excellent computer and research skills.

Responsibilities

Solicit for a wide variety of construction and professional (architectural and engineering) services, to include building construction, major renovations, highway construction and maintenance, in compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and the County's Procurement Resolution.
Perform all steps in drafting, issuing, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts.
Collaborate with staff at all levels of the organization.
Prepare and present contract award recommendations to department heads, committees, and the Board of Supervisors.