JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Anticipated Hiring salary: $74,514.00 - $93,142.00/year
Full Salary Range:$74,514.00 - $116,428.00/year
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
Deadline to apply: March 25th, 2026 (This position is subject to close once a qualified pool of applications has been obtained)
Administers and coordinates procurement and contract administration functions to secure and maintain the commodities, services, and/or construction required for all city departments.
Develops formal bid documents for capital construction projects and formal Request for Proposals for professional services
Assists departments in the preparation of a broad range of specifications
Evaluates procurement awards as a centralized function;
Conducts training classes
Formulates and implements procurement procedures for award and contract administration and negotiation of construction and professional services
Coordinates with project managers, consultants, and engineers to provide efficient and effective procurement awards
Draft legal documents and administrative guidelines covering contractual services
Arranges and conducts pre-proposal and pre-bid conferences
Administers claims against contractors
Responds to appeals concerning contract awards
Conducts cost and price analysis
Participates in negotiations and recommends an appropriate course of action
Trains co-workers and staff
Performs lead work duties, including coordinating, assigning, and reviewing work assignments and activities
Performs additional duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, purchasing management, or a directly related field.
Experience:
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing management and contract administration, including experience in a governmental entity with engineering or construction activities.
Abilities:
Knowledge of municipal government operations and institutional accounting practices
Contractual agreements, legal requirements, purchasing policies, and procedures
Practices and techniques of contract administration
Principles and standards of government purchasing practice
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, outside contractors, and vendors
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, possess strong organizational and time management skills
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Skills:
Strong communication and people skills
Customer relations and negotiation skills.
Proficient with MS Office applications, as well as government financial systems
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Professional certification within the Purchasing and Contracts profession, such as CPPO, CACM, CPCM, or CPPB desired.
Essential Personnel:
When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary physical work, lifting no more than 10 pounds
Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents
Hand/eye coordination for the operation of the computer keyboard.
Work Environment:
Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment
Equipment Used:
Standard business and professional tools and equipment, including computers and related software.
This position may require the incumbent to regularly use personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.