September 3, 2013

Construction Strategic Sourcing: develop capability with unified purchasing group

• Requested Purchasing assistance in developing RFP for strategic sourcing paving and utility construction contracts.
• Attended roofing vendor presentation; evaluating potential strategic sourcing opportunity.

Financial Management Best Practices: design processes to enhance KU's buying power

• Conducting audit of LEEP2 construction costs.
• Considering EPACT cost recovery on qualifying projects.

Construction Management Best Practices: develop Unit and integrate with KU Master Plan

• Participated in campus master planning meetings.
• Collaborating with HR on aligning job titles and wage ranges with market study recommendations.