Job opening: Construction Contract Specialist
Salary: $70 000 - 90 000 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Aug 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located within the Commander, Navy Installations Command, Facilities and Construction Contracting Branch. The incumbent reports to the Section Manager, Construction Contracting Section in the management of the NAF construction contracting initiative. The incumbent is also responsible for performing pre-award, source-selection, post-award, and contract close-out work in support of the NAFCON Construction Program.
Duties
In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
Duties include but are not limited to:
In support of the NAF construction contracting program, assists with ongoing efforts of sustaining the Procurement Performance Management Assessment Program (PPMAP) in direct support of the NAF acquisitions program. Largely responsible for coordinating applicable Statements of Work; specialized shipping/packaging/marking instructions; inspection and acceptance provisions; delivery or performance requirements; contract administration elements; specialized provisions; and any necessary attachments; instructions for offerors and evaluation factors. These materials will be assembled into established solicitation packages with contract formatted documents consistent with the policies applicable to the methods of contracting (sealed bid, negotiated, and/or simplified acquisitions).
The incumbent is responsible for obtaining all appropriate pre-solicitation clearances, including those required by MWRDIVINST 7043.2, CNICINST 7043.1, and SECNAVINST 7043.5C as amended; applicable sections of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; those required by the delegation of authority under which the initiative is operating; counsel, and others appropriate to the method of construction contracting.
The incumbent will support the solicitation process, including advertising through appropriate means; establishment and continual update of prospective offerors/source lists; the receipt and evaluation of capability statements from prospective offerors/sources, and the prequalification of vendors. The incumbent will support the pre-solicitation and/or pre-proposal phases of acquisitions through leading and/or supporting the meetings on-site and at the installations, and will conduct site tours as appropriate, ensuring equity to all prospective offerors or sources.
The incumbent is responsible for supporting and/or leading source selection activities of both a formal and informal nature, including spearheading source selection teams and oversight of the proposal evaluation stages. The incumbent may also participate in the selection of the successful offeror, including the award of the resultant contract, and the subsequent notification and debriefing (if requested) of the unsuccessful offerors or bidders.
Other areas of responsibility lie in the conduct of all post-award contract administration functions through contract close-out for those assigned actions. This includes the post-award review of bonds; leading and/or participating in pre-construction meetings; coordinating with the administrative contracting officer source (commercial Title II, local FEAD, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and local MWR/CSP staff); general and/or specific oversight of contractor and ACO performance; oversight of the payment process; change order control, and implementation of any necessary changes through the preparation and negotiation of any necessary contract modifications, supplemental agreements, option exercises, or other contractual means; and subcontracting oversight and performance monitoring. The incumbent will support the NAF Construction Contracting Program in all other functional areas of contract administration, such as terminations for default or convenience, "cure notice" and "show cause" processes, post-performance assessment, and warranty administration.
The incumbent will develop and maintain contact with DOD and other Government agencies, with educational entities and trade associations, and with industry representatives for the purposes of exchanging information, evaluating proposals and establishing mutual positions for improving the construction contracting programs. The incumbent will manage and coordinate a wide range of meetings, conferences, and other forums with Government, commercial and educational entities to facilitate improvements in the construction contracting acquisition processes.
The incumbent reports directly to the Section Manager, NAF Construction Contracting Section. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the established MWR Director level Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) construction contracting warrant program, including the contracting officer nomination and selection processes. These actions will be coordinated with the Branch Head and Section Head, NAF Construction Contracting Section.
The incumbent will constantly strive to identify processes that will lead to more efficient and effective business functions.
Requirements
- Must pass all applicable records and background check.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must be willing to relocate to reside within a 50 mile radius of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South, Millington, TN.
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possesses at least one of the following:
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization and Management.
At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization and Management.
At least 4 years of qualifying experience and demonstrated job performance in a contracting position.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
A qualified candidate also possesses the following:
Demonstrated expertise in general and/or construction contracting in either APF or NAF procurement environments; knowledge of contract administration policies and practices and demonstrated experience in contract negotiations. Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing APF and/or NAF acquisition.
Essential to the incumbent's success in this position is knowledge and understanding of the rules governing appropriated and nonappropriated fund acquisition, including laws, regulations, policies, including precedent setting legal decisions. These include the Federal Acquisition Regulation and a wide variety of both DOD and DON appropriated and nonappropriated fund laws and guidance.
Contacts
- Address CNIC HQ
5720 Integrity Drive, Bldg. 457
Millington, TN 38055
US
- Name: CNIC NAF HRO
- Email: [email protected]
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