Posting Details
Posting Summary
Job Title
Manager, Construction Contracts
Division
Division of Finance & Administration
Department
Procurement & Property Control Department
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Staff
FLSA
Pay Range
Salary Range
$110,000 - $130,000 / year
Fund Source
State Support
Job Summary
Manages and administers the University’s construction-related
procurement and contracting activities, including capital projects,
maintenance contracts, and professional services (e.g., A/E and
commissioning). Ensures all procurements comply with State of
Maryland procurement regulations and University policies.
Supervises procurement staff and coordinates complex contracting
processes to support institutional infrastructure and capital
development goals.
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise procurement activities,
including IFBs, RFPs, and sole source procurements for
construction, architectural and engineering (A/E), and facilities
maintenance projects.
Review requisitions, specifications, and project scopes to
determine appropriate procurement methods in compliance with State
procurement law.
Develop and manage solicitation documents, including evaluation
criteria, contract terms, and performance standards.
Lead pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, site visits, contractor
discussions, and negotiation processes.
Evaluate bids/proposals, determine
responsiveness/responsibility, and recommend contract awards.
Administer contracts post-award, including monitoring
performance, compliance, modifications, renewals, and dispute
resolution.
Ensure compliance with MBE / VSBE / SBR / SBPP participation
and reporting requirements.
Supervise and mentor procurement staff; assign work, review
output, and provide training in contract management.
Prepare Board of Public Works ( BPW ) documentation, reports,
and presentations, and provide procurement testimony if
required.
Support audits, reporting, policy development, and strategic
initiatives to improve procurement efficiency.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience Required:
Five years of experience as a procurement officer in a public
sector or higher education setting; two years at a management level
in a central procurement office.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Experience Preferred: Three years of the above-stated
experience in a state of Maryland agency and/or higher education
setting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
CPPO, NIGP - CPP, C.P.M., CPSM or related procurement or
contract
management certification(s)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST01643
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
10/20/2026
Application Review Date
10/30/2026
Job Close Date
11/10/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references on the References page of
the application.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution?
- * Do you have at least five (5) years of procurement experience
in a central procurement office or an equivalent procurement
environment?
- * Do you have experience as a procurement officer in a public
sector or higher education environment?
- * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University
employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If
YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the
agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Diversity In Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- MSU Careers Website
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Insight to Diversity
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
