Overview

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban public university, serving more than 270,000 degree-credit students at 25 institutions in New York City. The Capital Procurement Services Unit of CUNY's Office of Facilities Planning, Construction and Management (FPCM) is responsible for the procurement, management, and administration of contracts and task orders for architectural, engineering, construction, and related services for all of CUNY's facilities across the five boroughs.Effectively managing the entire procurement process from the initial request to procure a service/supply through to contract awardDrafting all solicitation documents, particularly Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Bids (RFB), Request for Quotes (RFQ), and Task OrdersCreating evaluation/scoring sheets for RFPs and other solicitations and tabulating scoring resultsCoordinate and manage communications/meetings with agency staff, vendors, and other outside parties (via email, phone, or Zoom/Teams)Creating and maintaining accurate procurement records/Excel spreadsheetsRegularly attending site visits with the FPCM Assistant Directors, Project Managers, and college representativesFocus on MWBE and SDVOB compliance to ensure adherence to state diversity requirementsReview and process purchase requisitions and generate purchase ordersRespond to audit and compliance requests and prepare reports for oversight agenciesOther duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas of business management, public administration, or a related fieldExcellent writing, interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat skillsAbility to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and changing needs and prioritiesMust be detail-oriented and well-organized; ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independentlyAbility to handle multiple procurement requests concurrently and on an ongoing basisAbility to manage a large workload within tight time constraints Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in the New York City Financial Management System (FMS), State Financial System (SFS), performing contracting, procurement, and sourcing functionsFamiliarity with Office of General Services (OGS) and General Services Administration (GSA) ContractsExperience registering contracts with New York City and State financial systems, as well as oversight agencies (Office of the Attorney General and Office of the State Comptroller) CORE COMPETENCIESExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to work on multiple design and construction projects at one timeExcellent organizational skills and the ability to multitaskAbility to work under pressure and to meet multiple deadlinesAbility to prioritize competing workSelf and team motivatorAbility to be a team playerAbility to set project priorities and adjust implementation strategiesAbility to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituentsKnowledgeable of capital and operating budgetsAlert, observant, and looking for ways to improve processesOut-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations Pay Range:$55,000 - $63,000 Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.