Contracting Officer (Construction)

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

7d•$94,665 - $137,265

About The Position

The Contracting Officer (Construction) serves in the Procurement and Contracts Department within the Office of Supply Chain Management, based in the Corporate Office Building. The role supports pre-award and post-award contracting functions for large-dollar-value construction, architectural and engineering, consulting, supply and service, leasing, and maintenance contracts. These contracts support Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, the Dulles Toll Road, corporate functions, and, as assigned, the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Projects. The position carries out the full procurement cycle, from planning and solicitation through negotiation, contract administration, and closeout-related activities. It manages multiple procurements and contracts, monitors contractor performance, processes invoices and payments, and evaluates and negotiates changes to contract price and scope. The role may involve on-site investigations in construction areas and requires working effectively under tight deadlines, changing priorities, and potential conflicts with contractors and claimants.

Requirements

Five years of progressively responsible experience in construction administration or construction procurement and contracting, including recent experience negotiating contract changes and resolving claims and managing design and construction projects and contracts.
Knowledge of contract types, including firm-fixed-price, fixed unit price, task order, indefinite delivery, and cost-reimbursable contracts, and contracting methods such as RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs.
Skill in managing and administering multiple major procurements and contracts concurrently.
Ability to analyze data and information in detail and make recommendations.
Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on negotiation and persuasive techniques.
Ability to use computer hardware and modern office suite software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with contractors, key stakeholders, employees, managers, and others.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Contract Management, Business, or a related field.
State driver’s license in good standing.
Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or a national or federal certification in a recognized procurement certification or credential within two years of hire, promotion, or placement on the job.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle changing priorities or interpersonal conflicts with contractors and claimants.
May need to move through construction areas, including unfinished construction areas and open terrain, to conduct on-site investigations.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering public-sector design and construction contracts from solicitation to closeout.

Responsibilities

Carry out the entire procurement cycle, from “cradle to grave.”
Review procurement requests, prepare procurement plans, and develop contract evaluation factors.
Select contract type and procurement method, identify sources of competition, and plan procurement schedules.
Prepare solicitation documents for the Contracts Manager’s review and incorporate solicitation-specific terms and conditions.
Chair pre-proposal conferences, respond to potential offeror inquiries, and prepare written solicitation amendments as needed.
Analyze offers, including subcontracting proposals, pricing structures, and schedules.
Conduct negotiations to obtain advantageous prices and other contract terms and conditions.
Chair pre-construction or pre-performance conferences with contractors, COTRs, and other Airports Authority representatives as required.
Coordinate procurement methods and contract administration for professional services, including architectural and engineering, geotechnical, archeological, consulting, and service contracts.
Perform contract management and administration; monitor contractor performance; receive invoices and approve payments.
Evaluate and negotiate contract changes to price and scope and prepare contract modifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.