Contract Specialist

The Contract Specialist serves within the Office of Facilities Acquisition. Contracting activities cover all stages of the acquisition life circle, which involves construction, architect-engineer services of many types, construction management environmental studies, utility connections, and other services. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Leading planning, redesign, design, pre-bid, preconstruction, phasing and other conferences an meetings with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) officials, facility, staff, private architectural and engineering firms and construction firms. Providing consulting and advisory services to other VA facilities and staff officials on contracting issues and on possible projects. Reviewing reports, papers, and design and construction documents from CFMs professional staff and contractors to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with standard operating procedures. Monitoring administrati