Procurement Manager II (61031525) *Re-Advertisement*

Job Responsibilities

• Develops estimating template in accordance with the negotiated final scope for consistency in the preparation of the internal and consultant independent estimates.
• Corresponds with consultants and negotiates project work elements including staffing requirements, man hours, work types, rates, direct expenses and related key project issues.
• Works in collaboration with the Program Manager, technical staff, and consultant as appropriate to achieve timely completion of the pre-scoping and scoping.
• Facilitates negotiation meetings and documents the entire negotiation process to include meeting minutes, project discussions, and correspondences concerning key project issues.
• Prepares the Final Negotiation Package inclusive of the approved contract template, Record of Negotiation, and documentation for review and approval by the Program Manager, and appropriate Engineering Division Director.
• Secures contract signature by the consultant and then submits Final Negotiation Package to Upper Management for Commission approval and/or signature by Deputy Secretary for Engineering in accordance with approved procedures.
• Upon Commission approval and/or Deputy Secretary for Engineering contract signature, submits contract package for processing and execution and completes negotiation file.
• Following contract execution, obtains Notice to Proceed from Program Manager and sends one signed/executed agreement to the consultant with the Notice to Proceed.
• Prepares a comparative review of the SCDOT internal estimate(s) and the consultant's estimate(s) to identify key discrepancies and issues of concern.
• Covers with the Office of Contract Assurance as needed regarding approved overhead and FCCM rates, and related issues.
• Covers with legal office as necessary regarding any modifications to contract language and legal provisions.
• Works with staff to ensure negotiations are in compliance with federal and state statutes and requirements.
• Maintains and updates as necessary, procedure and process documents, contract and estimating templates, unit cost rates; etc.
• Conducts research pertinent to direct expense items as needed.
• Updates Negotiation Database to track negotiations and prepares reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience in procurement and contract management; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.