The expected hiring range for this position is:
$99,500.00-$141,367.00.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides acquisition of highly complex, unusual, technical, or high-dollar-value equipment, materials, and services, including highly specialized project requirements to support FFDG’s mission.
- Solicits, evaluates, and negotiates subcontracting requirements, including issuing requests for proposals (RFPs), determining subcontractor responsiveness, conducting price and cost analyses, selecting qualified subcontractors, negotiating terms and conditions, drafting contractual instruments, obtaining approvals, and awarding procurements.
- Administers construction subcontracts and ensures complete, accurate, and well-organized subcontract files in accordance with subcontract terms and federal requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring delivery of goods and services; verifying bonds; ensuring compliance with the Buy American Act, Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and workplace safety requirements; tracking and approving certified payrolls; reviewing and approving schedules of values; performing Davis-Bacon site audits; processing subcontractor payments, change orders, punch-list close-outs, insurance requirements, and socio-economic provisions, as applicable.
- Plans and develops subcontracting requirements with internal Laboratory customers.
- Keeps abreast of new and revised regulations by reviewing policies and procedures, trade journals, government regulations, and procurement laws, and participating in on-the-job training, staff meetings, and formal or specialized training.
Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with a discipline in Supply Chain, Business, English, or Communications and a minimum of 9+ years of experience or equivalent.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Preferred professional certification, such as Certified Procurement Manager (CPM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
- Comprehensive cradle-to-grave experience managing large-dollar federal construction procurements, including hands-on experience with federal construction regulations and all phases of the procurement lifecycle, from initiation through close-out.
- Construction contract management experience, including participation in construction meetings; managing certified payrolls using LCPTracker; ensuring Davis-Bacon compliance; processing change orders; appropriately applying FAR requirements; coordinating with subcontractors; and reviewing/approving schedules of values before payment
- Preferred experience working with a government contractor.
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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What To Expect Next:
We’ll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.
