Salary: $85,176.00 - $146,166.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 195032
Agency: Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH50
Position Number::Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $85,176.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $146,166.00
Job Responsibilities Directs, manages, and provides procurement oversight and guidance for Alternative Delivery Procurements to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations and current SCDOT Policies and Procedures. Assists the Finance Director, Division of Innovative Finance and Delivery, with Public-Private Partnerships (P3) contract and procurement activities.
Leads and manages the Alternative Delivery procurement program to include project approvals, advertising, receiving statement of qualifications, technical and cost proposals, facilitate the Request for Qualification (RFQ)/ Request for Proposal (RFP) evaluation process, and obtain clarification as needed for the evaluation committee. Serves as the Point of Contact (POC) for all alternative delivery procurements.
Assists the Finance Director, Division of Innovative Finance and Delivery, with Public-Private Partnerships contract and procurement activities. Supports the agency's efforts to achieve successful commercial and/or financial close so that project implementation can begin seamlessly upon closeout of the procurement.
Manages all Alternative Delivery Procurement correspondence between the industry and SCDOT. Schedules, assists, and attends all debriefings at both RFQ/RFP stage to ensure the integrity of the procurement process is not jeopardized.
Performs preliminary review of all Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) and Technical Proposals for responsiveness. Ensures the procurement flies for Alternative Delivery Projects are maintained. Obtains references for all submitted Statement of Qualifications (SOQs).
Oversees the RFP advertisement in South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO), conducts proposal review, and manages the award process for Alternative Delivery projects. Ensures proposal scoring is unbiased and based on predetermined criteria. Manages the rules of evaluation with the Evaluation Committee and moderates the Evaluation Committee's discussion during scoring. Oversees the Evaluation Committee to ensure the requirements for ethical conduct and confidentiality are met.
Leads collaborative discussions with relevant SCDOT internal partners to determine the most appropriate alternative delivery procurement method for each project. Procurement method should be aligned with project delivery goals, risk allocation, budget requirements, and available resources within the legislative framework.
Develops and maintains relationships with local governments, partner agencies, partner DOTs, and the legislature, Develops and implements procurement strategies with local and state govemment partners. Oversees the development of financial agreements with local and state government entities in coordination with legal prior to the start of procurement.
Develops, implements, and maintains internal controls, procedures, and policies. Researches emerging and innovative procurement methodologies and explores opportunities for implementation. Generates accurate and timely reports of procurement activities for multiple audiences and performs necessary analysis. Ensures compliance with State, Federal and SCDOT guidelines, as applicable.
Determines preferred evaluation criteria and establish procedures for reviewing, evaluating and scoring responses in a manner that most effectively encourages innovative, best-value proposals. Provides input for the RFQ/RFP advertising templates, verifies that all updates are lnduded prior to advertisement. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant program management experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
The physical demands for the essential functions of this position include sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.
Additional CommentsBenefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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