ARIZONA DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION

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Construction Procurement Manager

General Services Division (GSD)

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures

Main Office Location: 1400 W. Washington St, B200, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $80,000.00 - $88,000.00 

Grade: 24

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) General Services Division (GSD) is seeking a skilled Construction Procurement Manager to join our team. This role is essential in supporting the strategic procurement needs of the State Procurement Office (SPO) and GSD, which are critical to the execution of key contracts and projects for both internal and external state agencies. The successful candidate will work closely with various departments, including Planning and Construction Services (PCS) and Facilities Operations and Maintenance (FOAM), to procure services that align with strategic goals and objectives. The position involves evaluating vendors, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with Arizona Procurement Code statutes and policies, particularly in construction and design services. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of construction methods and best practices, be adept at using data analytics for cost assessment, and possess strong negotiation skills. This is a dynamic opportunity for a strategic thinker who can effectively respond to challenges and operate with minimal supervision while delivering results that matter for state projects.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Develops contractual terms and conditions, oversees bid proposals and actively negotiates contractual agreements with suppliers and prepares award documents for signature
• Conducts post award and contract administration activities such as post-award meetings, renewing/ extending contracts, requesting and reviewing certificates of insurance, and resolving contractual issues
• Conducts research and analysis to prepare written determinations and justifications to comply with the Arizona Procurement Code
• Interprets the procurement code, statutes, and agency policy and procedures
• Confers with all GSD departments
• Develops specific sourcing strategies along with internal stakeholders
• Develops and maintains reports on, and provides recommendations regarding industry and market trends; develops technical data, statements of work, delivery schedules, milestone payments, terms and conditions, offset requirements, and other contractual elements into cohesive proposals
• Develops communications with internal customers to ensure supply contracts support business strategies
• Supports GSD departments (PCS, Physical Security, FOAM, Finance and Administration, Fleet, Surplus) in any day to day operational requests
• Manages and oversees multiple construction contracts
• Assists GSD and state staff in negotiating various contract proposals
• Drafts and reviews requests for proposal (RFP), develops and drafts scopes of work for various services or materials
• Serves as primary point of contact between the State and vendors for contractual matters on assigned contracts and projects
• Establishes and manages professional relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Assists in the developing Procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines for use within GSD departments and externally with contractors to optimize the management of construction contracts while ensuring overall compliance with the State Procurement Office
• Conducts supplier performance monitoring/reporting
• Works with internal stakeholders and customers to develop, monitor, report and hold suppliers accountable for performance measure