James Campbell

James Campbell serves as Project Manager for the Engineering & Construction Department of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, where he leads the planning, procurement, and oversight of critical water and sewer infrastructure projects. In this primary procurement role, he ensures alignment between engineering design objectives and contractual execution, managing full lifecycle acquisitions for public works construction. His portfolio centers on capital improvement initiatives involving water distribution networks, wastewater conveyance systems, and related civil structures, requiring rigorous compliance with state and federal construction standards. Campbell works closely with design teams, field engineers, and inspectors to translate technical specifications into enforceable contract deliverables. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Campbell routinely engages with qualified general contractors and specialty subcontractors experienced in underground utility installation, pipeline rehabilitation, and hydraulic structure construction. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, with a focus on vendors demonstrating proven track records in complex civil works, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to navigate constrained urban environments. He fosters collaborative partnerships with firms capable of delivering long-term infrastructure resilience under stringent regulatory oversight. Campbell’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects the agency’s strategic prioritization of technical capability and project scale over socioeconomic classifications, though small business participation remains possible through subcontracting arrangements. His approach prioritizes competitive fairness and value-driven outcomes, consistent with the agency’s mission to deliver essential public services without artificial procurement constraints. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 237110—Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction—encompassing trenchless technologies, pipe replacement, pump station upgrades, and stormwater management infrastructure. Campbell possesses deep expertise in interpreting engineering drawings, managing construction specifications, and evaluating contractor proposals for compliance with ASTM, AWWA, and MDE standards. His domain knowledge ensures that acquisitions directly support the agency’s mission to modernize aging water and wastewater systems for public health and environmental sustainability.