Senior Procurement Officer - Construction & Capital Projects

Position Overview The Senior Procurement Officer – Construction & Capital Projects serves as the University's strategic procurement lead for construction, capital improvement, infrastructure, and major facilities-related projects. This position is responsible for overseeing sourcing, contracting, supplier management, procurement compliance, and advisory services related to the University's capital project portfolio. Working in close partnership with Facilities Planning & Development (FPD), Operations, General Counsel, Risk Management, and university leadership, this position leads procurement activities for construction and design services, including architect, engineer, construction manager, general contractor, specialty contractor, and related professional service engagements. The position plays a critical role in ensuring procurement strategies align with institutional priorities, project schedules, budget objectives, and applicable statutory requirements, including those resulting from Kansas House Bill 2560 and related Kansas Board of Regents authorities. This position manages a broad portfolio encompassing new construction, renovations, deferred maintenance, infrastructure improvements, utilities, building systems, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), and other capital-related procurements. Responsibilities include competitive solicitation development, supplier evaluation, contract drafting and negotiation, stakeholder consulting, supplier relationship management, procurement reporting, and process improvement initiatives. The Senior Procurement Officer – Construction & Capital Projects is expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding of modern construction procurement and project delivery methodologies, 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 emerging models. The position serves as a trusted advisor to project stakeholders regarding the selection and implementation of appropriate procurement and delivery strategies to achieve project objectives while balancing schedule, cost, quality, risk, stakeholder needs, and compliance considerations. This position is also responsible for administering procurement activities in accordance with the University's approved construction procurement framework, including policies, procedures, authorities, and reporting requirements established by the Kansas Board of Regents and applicable state law. The position will maintain subject matter expertise on those requirements, ensure organizational compliance, monitor evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices, and coordinate all related reporting, governance, and documentation obligations. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of professional judgment, strong negotiation expertise, and the ability to lead complex procurement initiatives involving multiple stakeholders with competing interests. This position must effectively balance compliance, risk management, schedule, cost, quality, and supplier performance considerations while supporting the University's long-term capital planning objectives. Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho, and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply. Job Description 30% – Construction & Capital Project Procurement 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)…

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