Procurement/Contracting Management Consultant

WSP • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Procurement/Contracting Management Consultant position in our Construction Management group in the Gulf Coast region of Texas. Your Impact Guiding infrastructure owners through the planning, delivery and operation of major infrastructure projects. The Procurement/Contracting Management Consultant position will advise owners (public and private) on methods of project development and the financing of capital projects, with an emphasis on alternative delivery methods. Strategizing with agencies and project owners to evaluate project delivery methods and determine the optimal method to fit the owner’s needs. Serve as a project leader, interfacing with project owners to determine the goals and constraints for the implementation of their projects. Developing procurement strategies and drafting of procurement documents for alternative delivery projects, including, for example, Requests for Information, Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals. Advising public agencies and private clients through the procurement process to engage an entity to design, construct, operate, and maintain a capital asset, including in the drafting of evaluation criteria and evaluation strategies. Developing risk profiles for projects, which includes drafting risk matrices that identify critical risks, facilitating and attending risk workshops, and evaluating the allocation of identified risks for project delivery. Collaborating in a teaming environment with other members of project teams for the successful procurement of alternative delivery projects, including supporting communications with, and providing appropriate technical advice to engineers, investment bankers, financial analysts, legal counsel, and internal-client procurement teams. Advise clients and recommend strategies regarding compliance with Federal requirements, including those arising from Federal grant and project financing programs including programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in relevant field
• 7+ years’ experience in directly relevant endeavors
• Experience with infrastructures in at least one sector: transportation, water, power and energy, or social infrastructure
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Authorization to immediately work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in relevant field (M.A., M.S., J.D., M.B.A., Ph. D)
• 10+ years of direct experience with public sector procurement review and contracting and advising local, state and federal agencies
• Direct experience with Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) and alternative delivery methods including progressive design-build
• Knowledge and application of federal environmental law, regulations, programs, processes, and grant administration and compliance

Responsibilities

• Advise owners (public and private) on methods of project development and the financing of capital projects, with an emphasis on alternative delivery methods.
• Strategize with agencies and project owners to evaluate project delivery methods and determine the optimal method to fit the owner’s needs.
• Serve as a project leader, interfacing with project owners to determine the goals and constraints for the implementation of their projects.
• Develop procurement strategies and draft procurement documents for alternative delivery projects, including Requests for Information, Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals.
• Advise public agencies and private clients through the procurement process to engage an entity to design, construct, operate, and maintain a capital asset, including in the drafting of evaluation criteria and evaluation strategies.
• Develop risk profiles for projects, which includes drafting risk matrices that identify critical risks, facilitating and attending risk workshops, and evaluating the allocation of identified risks for project delivery.
• Collaborate in a teaming environment with other members of project teams for the successful procurement of alternative delivery projects, including supporting communications with, and providing appropriate technical advice to engineers, investment bankers, financial analysts, legal counsel, and internal-client procurement teams.
• Advise clients and recommend strategies regarding compliance with Federal requirements, including those arising from Federal grant and project financing programs.

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

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