Contracting Officer-Capital Projects

Loudoun County Government

$71K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in procurement, business administration, construction, engineering, or related field.
  • 3 years of experience in contracting of professional and non-professional services.
  • Strong background in public procurement policies and regulations.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Solicit a diverse range of construction and professional services contracts.
  • Draft, issue, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts effectively.
  • Collaborate with staff across various levels within the organization.
  • Prepare and present contract award recommendations to senior management and decision-making bodies.
  • Ensure compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and County regulations.

Benefits

  • Flexibility with hybrid work options available.
  • Eligibility for a $6,000 hiring bonus upon joining.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement options.
  • Opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Salary: $71,712.66 - $125,497.16 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 27-00741
Department: Finance and Procurement
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 125

Introduction

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.

Job Summary

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

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.

Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click
Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in procurement, business administration, construction, engineering or related field and three years of experience in contracting of professional and non-professional services; or any combination of education and experience?
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