Director, Federal Procurement & SBLO

Aecon • Charlotte, NC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of federal procurement/purchasing experience, ideally in the construction, engineering, or nuclear industry, including experience managing a procurement team at a federal contractor.
• Demonstrated experience administering a small business subcontracting program and serving as an SBLO or in an equivalent capacity.
• Strong knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and DEAR, and of small business regulations (FAR Part 19), including subcontracting plan and eSRS reporting requirements.
• Experience with CPSR, DCMA, DCAA, or U.S. Government Contractor Purchasing System audit requirements.
• Experience with initial project development, start-ups, or organizational build-outs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and appropriate export authorizations as required.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in or completion of a professional purchasing accreditation, such as the Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) from the American Purchasing Society (APS), preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the federal procurement organization, including requisition writers and buyers matrixed into project teams, ensuring on-time, compliant, best-value acquisition of goods and services for U.S. federal projects.
• Serve as the procurement and small business liaison across Aecon’s other business sectors, partnering with project and functional teams to align requirements, share best practices, and resolve issues; this role requires periodic travel to project sites and business sector offices, as well as participation in relevant training.
• Ensure purchase orders comply with Aecon policies and relevant customer and regulatory requirements, including the FAR, DFARS, DEAR, and associated flow-down obligations.
• Ensure purchase orders are executed by an authorized company officer empowered to commit company funds commensurate with PO value, and contain appropriate contractual flow-downs to proactively identify and mitigate enterprise risk.
• Establish and maintain an approved, compliant purchasing system consistent with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) expectations and DCMA/DCAA audit requirements.
• Develop procurement policies, procedures, controls, KPIs/SLAs, and a cost-savings process; identify opportunities for efficiency and process improvement.
• Provide timely support to the estimating team with pricing and total project cost at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Grow, mentor, and lead a team of procurement professionals to meet expanding business needs.
• Serve as Aecon’s Small Business Liaison Officer, designing and administering the company’s small business subcontracting program in accordance with FAR Part 19 (including FAR 52.219-8 and 52.219-9) and applicable agency requirements.
• Develop, negotiate, and maintain individual and master (commercial) small business subcontracting plans and pursue subcontracting goals across small business, small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned categories.
• Prepare and submit required subcontracting reports — the Individual Subcontract Report (ISR) and Summary Subcontract Report (SSR) via the electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) — and maintain supporting documentation for government review and audit.
• Conduct small business outreach, source identification, and supplier development; represent Aecon at industry days and matchmaking events.
• Interface with government small business specialists, Procurement Center Representatives (PCRs), and contracting officers on small business matters.

Benefits

• Services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Investment in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas.
• Meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director