Construction Procurement Specialist

Construction Procurement Specialist Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is looking for an experienced Construction Procurement Specialist familiar with federal and state funded construction projects based in our Western Regional Office in Rancho Cordova, California. The position will be part of a larger team of conservation professionals working in Ducks Unlimited’s nine Western Region states. Qualifications Candidates must have at a minimum: two years of practical experience in construction contract procurement and management, proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word, and basic knowledge of project management concepts. An associate's degree in business administration or a construction-related field is desirable. General qualifications desired include experience with conducting bidding processes, knowledge of construction contracting and public works requirements including prevailing wages, and consultant contracting. Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, well‑organized, able to manage multiple tasks while pivoting efficiently to high‑priority or time‑sensitive work, and provide exceptional service in close team‑based relationships. Responsibilities The successful candidate will work with a team of engineers, biologists, and project coordinators who plan, design, contract, and perform construction management functions on wetland and associated habitat projects throughout the western states. The specialist position will be responsible for supporting all project‑related procurements, including construction, consultant, and material purchase agreements, and providing expertise in procurement compliance and processes. Specific duties include: Review government contracts and grants for procurement‑related compliance Assist with construction project bidding, prepare and QA/QC bid packages, review, develop, and track contracts, change orders, and insurance/bonding requirements, and complete lien releases Assist with professional service contracts, prepare and QA/QC RFP packages, review, develop and track contracts, amendments, and insurance requirements Develop expertise in and utilize the PMWeb application for procurement management Provide coordination of prevailing wage compliance Maintain project documentation in a standardized and organized manner Adhere to and ensure government and internal procurement regulations Perform project coordination duties and various administrative tasks as needed How to Apply Please fill out the application materials on the provided link and attach a cover letter and resume indicating your qualifications and why you are interested in the position. The position will be open until filled. Salary range: $75,000-90,000 annually. DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ducks Unlimited