Joshua Kaufmann

Joshua Kaufmann serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist at the W072 Endist Pittsburgh under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he oversees the full lifecycle of complex civil infrastructure acquisitions critical to federal water resource management. He manages procurements for the construction, rehabilitation, and modernization of dams, levees, locks, and related hydraulic structures, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and mission-driven outcomes. His portfolio primarily involves large-scale heavy civil engineering projects requiring rigorous technical evaluation, risk mitigation, and interagency coordination to support flood control, navigation, and environmental stewardship across the region. Kaufmann maintains strategic working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC and C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC, both of which have demonstrated consistent performance in delivering high-stakes civil works projects. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical competence, safety compliance, and schedule reliability, fostering a procurement environment that prioritizes quality over cost alone while maintaining accountability under FAR guidelines. A strong advocate for small business inclusion, Kaufmann consistently structures procurements to maximize small business participation, with over 56% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on creating equitable access for small, locally based firms capable of executing specialized construction tasks, aligning with Department of the Army socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in ready-mix concrete manufacturing (327320) and construction equipment leasing (532412). He regularly manages acquisitions involving earthmoving, structural concrete, and specialty trade contracting (238990), demonstrating deep technical expertise in the materials, methods, and regulatory frameworks governing federal civil works projects.