Senior Procurement Officer - Construction & Capital Projects

• Lead procurement activities supporting the University's capital improvement, infrastructure, renovation, and new construction project portfolio.
• Develop, issue, and manage competitive solicitations including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQuals),Requests for Information (RFIs) and other sourcing methodologies appropriate for construction and professional design services.
• Serve as the procurement subject matter expert on construction delivery methods, contractor selection processes, procurement strategy, and public-sector procurement requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding construction delivery and procurement methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, Job Order Contracting (JOC), Public-Private Partnerships (P3), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and other authorized project delivery models.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement strategies that balance cost, schedule, quality, risk, and project objectives.
• Support procurement activities associated with architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, specialty contractors, commissioning services, environmental consulting, owner's representatives, and related professional services.
• Administer construction procurement activities in accordance with the University's approved construction procurement framework, Kansas Board of Regents requirements, and applicable state statutes.
• Ensure maintenance of required procurement records, project documentation, compliance metrics, and reporting associated with construction and capital project procurements.

• Draft, negotiate, and administer complex construction, professional services, consulting, and capital project-related agreements.
• Partner with General Counsel, Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Finance, and project stakeholders to ensure appropriate contract terms and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead negotiations involving pricing, scope of work, insurance requirements, performance standards, indemnification provisions, scheduling commitments, and commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and facilitate resolution of contract disputes, performance concerns, claims, and project-related issues.
• Support contract lifecycle management activities, including amendments, renewals, closeout documentation, supplier evaluations, and performance reviews.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that support the University's long-term capital planning and facilities management objectives.
• Conduct market intelligence, industry research, benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation.
• Establish and maintain category strategies for construction, architecture and engineering services, facilities-related equipment, infrastructure systems, FF&E, and capital project support services.
• Identify opportunities for strategic supplier partnerships, cooperative purchasing arrangements, and process efficiencies.
• Analyze market trends, contractor capacity, labor conditions, material pricing, and industry best practices to inform procurement decisions.

• Serve as the primary procurement liaison to Facilities Planning & Development, Operations, the KU Medical Center, the KU Edwards Campus, and other departments involved in capital projects.
• Participate in project planning discussions to ensure procurement considerations are incorporated early in project development.
• Facilitate evaluation committees and stakeholder groups through supplier selection processes.
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders regarding procurement requirements, supplier engagement practices, contracting requirements, and project procurement strategies.
• Build strong working relationships across the institution while helping stakeholders navigate complex procurement requirements.
• Facilitate informed decision-making among stakeholders with competing priorities while maintaining compliance with University policies and procurement requirements.

• Ensure adherence to University procurement policies, Kansas Board of Regents requirements, state regulations, and industry best practices.
• Serve as Procurement Services' subject matter expert on construction procurement policies, procedures, governance requirements, and approved project delivery methods.
• Coordinate, prepare, and maintain all required reporting and documentation associated with the University's construction procurement framework and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop documentation, templates, procedures, and guidance materials related to construction and capital project procurement.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, transparency, compliance, and stakeholder experience.
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices impacting construction procurement and recommend updates to University processes and procedures as appropriate.
• Support audits, public records requests, governance reviews, and procurement reporting requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Procurement Services and across University business units.

1. Master's degree and five (5) years of related experience OR a Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of related experience.
2. Experience managing procurement, contracting, or sourcing activities for construction, capital projects, facilities services, architecture/engineering services, or other complex technical categories as evidenced in application materials.
3. Experience leading competitive solicitation processes, including RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, or similar procurement methods, as evidenced in application materials.
4. Experience negotiating complex contracts and achieving favorable business outcomes through supplier negotiations, as evidenced in application materials.
5. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while working independently in a deadline-driven environment, as demonstrated in application materials.
6. Experience collaborating with various stakeholder groups and facilitating decision-making among stakeholders with competing priorities, as evidenced in application materials.
7. Experience interpreting and applying procurement policies, contractual requirements, regulatory requirements, or compliance standards, as evidenced in application materials.
8. Experience with enterprise procurement systems, contract management platforms, or related business systems as shown in application materials.
9. Experience with construction procurement, capital project contracting, or project delivery methods, including responsibility for interpreting and applying procurement policies, regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, or public procurement requirements, as evidenced in application materials.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references