Terence James

Terence James serves as a Contract Specialist within the W072 Endist Pittsburgh office under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, managing the acquisition of civil infrastructure services critical to federal water resource systems. His role encompasses the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for projects involving dam, levee, lock, and waterway modernization. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission of enhancing flood control, navigation, and environmental resilience. His portfolio primarily includes construction, engineering, and specialized manufacturing contracts essential to maintaining and upgrading the nation’s public works infrastructure. Terence maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors such as MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC and C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC, both of which are frequently awarded complex civil works contracts. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven experience in heavy civil construction and infrastructure rehabilitation, fostering long-term partnerships built on performance reliability and technical expertise. He engages vendors who demonstrate capacity in site preparation, structural integrity upgrades, and compliance with Army Corps engineering standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Terence prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 71% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and increase competition among qualified small firms in the civil works sector. His contracting patterns consistently align with socioeconomic goals, ensuring robust participation from small business concerns without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical requirements. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 238310 (Drywall and Insulation Contractors), and 333995 (Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing). He specializes in acquiring services and components for hydraulic systems, structural reinforcement, and site-specific civil works, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the engineering demands of federal water infrastructure projects.