Procurement Agent [Construction & AES ]

Summary This position provides procurement and contracting expertise, consultation, and oversight in support of procurement needs and requirements for Charlotte Water while ensuring application and compliance with state and local guidelines, policies, and statutes to ensure the timely completion of assigned procurements. It will manage the procurement lifecycle for capital projects, providing hands‑on experience with all phases of governmental procurement, contracting, and reporting. Essential Daily Job Functions Project Management: leads and manages procurement activities for construction and capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with NC General Statutes Chapter 143 and city policies through competitive bidding, supplier diversity, and efficient project execution. Manage end‑to‑end procurement for construction and professional engineering services projects, including planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract development. Project Solicitation Development (Invitation to Bid, Request for Qualifications): primarily responsible for project schedule development and planning, facilitating pre‑strategy meetings, pre‑bid meetings, bid openings, drafting and issuing written documents (addenda, contracts, amendments), facilitating selection meetings, and navigating multiple e‑procurement systems. Project Operations: follow documented Project Development guidelines, apply standardized methodology to complete recurring tasks, ensure adherence to organizational workflows, and perform all processes efficiently and accurately in accordance with state law and city policy. Contract Development: administers and prepares large‑scale capital project contracts, amendments, renewals, change orders, etc., maintaining procurement documentation for audits, transparency, and public records requests. Department Liaison: acts as primary point of contact between project managers, consultants, construction firms, and multiple city departments for each assigned project. Compliance: ensures all assigned procurement projects comply with state law, city policy, legal requirements, and department procedures. Procurement Initiatives and Special Projects: contributes to process improvements, operational efficiency, and successful execution of departmental priorities, performing additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications to Perform Work Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school. Three (3) years of related work experience. OR an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant work/industry/military/job experience. Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations Valid driver’s license required. Preferred Certifications CLGPO, C.P.M., CPPO, PMP, CPPB certifications preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of all phases of governmental purchasing, contracting, accounting, and reporting. Effective oral and written communication skills, detail‑oriented, able to multitask in a structured environment. Time management to ensure assignments are completed on time or early. Ability to work independently without constant supervision. Ability to lead and facilitate meetings. Ability to read and comprehend contracts, solicitations, and scopes of work. Hands‑on experience with the solicitation and procurement of construction and professional engineering services, including contract drafting, negotiation, execution, and management. Knowledge of solicitation methods and contract administration related to procurement. Good knowledge of laws, policies, and procedures governing public procurement. Excellent analytical skills for problem solving. Project management experience. Computer skills, including automated purchasing systems and MS Office Suite. Workflow‑focused work style with a track record of high‑quality standards through strict process adherence. Ability to read, interpret, explain, and apply rules, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures. Ability to develop effective and cooperative working relationships with other departments, employees, suppliers, and public agencies. Judgment and initiative in making recommendations and resolving highly complex and sensitive problems. Ability to establish schedules and complete projects on time. Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Physical Demands The work is light, requiring applying 10 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds occasionally to move objects. Additional physical abilities required: handling, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity, walking. Work Environment Work is performed in an environment that may periodically have unpredictable requirements or demands. Benefits The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. EEO Statement The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Charlotte