Senior A/E Procurement & Contracts Manager

MCO Construction & Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior A/E Procurement & Contracts Manager to support a major public-sector educational facilities program in Miami-Dade County. This position will coordinate the selection of architectural, engineering, and professional consulting firms, oversee qualifications and proposal evaluations, negotiate professional services contracts, and support compliance with applicable procurement regulations and organizational policies. Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate the selection process for architects, engineers, and other professional consultants in accordance with School Board policies, procedures, and Florida State Statutes. Review and evaluate proposals submitted in response to Requests for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQs/RFPs) for professional services. Review project scopes, schedules, and budgets to establish appropriate professional fee caps, contract terms, and conditions. Negotiate professional services contracts in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Prepare preliminary and final recommendations for School Board approval, including negotiated terms and conditions for design, construction, and related professional services. Coordinate with public agencies, educational facilities, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders throughout the selection process. Participate in the development and maintenance of Professional Selection Procedures manuals. Ensure selection activities and contract negotiations comply with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience in design, project management, and contract negotiations for large public agencies, including at least 3 years of experience in educational facilities. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited institution preferred. At least 5 years of experience as a project manager with a professional design consulting firm, public agency, or construction entity. Registration as an architect, professional engineer, or licensed general contractor preferred. Strong management, communication, and contract negotiation skills. Experience reviewing and evaluating professional services proposals, project scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract terms. Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Describe your experience in design, project management, and contract negotiations for large public agencies, particularly in educational facilities. Walk me through your experience managing the selection process for architects, engineers, and professional consultants, including reviewing and evaluating proposals. Describe a project where you negotiated professional services contracts, established fee caps, and evaluated project scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract terms. How have you ensured that consultant selection and contract negotiations comply with public agency policies, procurement procedures, and applicable state statutes? Describe your experience coordinating with public agencies, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders, including preparing recommendations and negotiated contract terms for approval. Work Location: In person

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