Contracting Officer-Capital Projects

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Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and fast paced work environment with a focus on problem solving, and high-impact infrastructure projects? Do you have a passion for public service? If this sounds like you, then consider being a Contracting Officer for Loudoun County Government.

Loudoun County's national award-winning Division of Procurement is seeking highly motivated applicants for their Capital Contracting Officer position. As part of a team, this position provides continued support for the successful delivery of capital projects.

This position will solicit for a wide variety of construction and professional (architectural and engineering) services, to include building construction, major renovations, highway construction and maintenance, in compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and the County's Procurement Resolution.

This position will be responsible for performing all steps in drafting, issuing, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts. The Contracting Officer will collaborate with staff at all levels of the organization and must prepare and present contract award recommendations to department heads, committees, and the Board of Supervisors.

Excellent written and oral communication and public presentation skills are necessary for this challenging position. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, team oriented and customer service-oriented environment. Additionally, good organization skills, resourcefulness, and excellent computer and research skills are essential to be successful.

This is a hybrid position with some telework opportunities. This position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County's Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in procurement, business administration, construction, engineering or related field with three years of experience in contracting of professional and non-professional services.

A Criminal background, credit and DMV record check will be conducted on the successful candidate.

This position is FLSA exempt and may be required to work beyond the normal workweek, to include occasional attendance at evening Board and Board committee meetings.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at

703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.