Advocating JOC, SABER & Related IDIQ Best Practices

Welcome to the National Nonprofit Resource Center

As the designated non-profit association for Job Order Contracting, and related IDIQ contracting methods, CJE provides best practices, education, JOC certification, CJP credentialing, resources, and networking for the collaborative project delivery methods. Do you have questions? Contact CJE for unbiased answers! We exist to help you experience success through the use of best practices and education.

CJE is composed of professionals working together to create solid foundations for collective success including construction managers, project managers, facility managers, procurement professionals, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, attorneys, technology providers, suppliers, and educators involved in the most utilized IDIQ project delivery methods in America.

Access research, best practices, discounts on educational seminars, and gain a competitive advantage through the JOC Certificate program in partnership with University of Texas and the professional designation program as a Certified JOC Professional (CJP). Please use the contact form for questions, requests, or schedule a presenter. CJE is the only unbiased nonprofit JOC resource so contact us to help you realize the attributes of a successful program.

CJE’s Historical Timeline

1985: First Job Order Contract at WestPoint
1994: First industry gathering with ASU to begin the formation of CJE
1995: CJE becomes ASU/ACE group; commissions research
1996: First JOC Research study; later published in Journal of Construction Education
2007: Non-profit status obtained and by-laws created; Industry designates CJE as the National Center for Job Order Contracting
2009: Committees; strategic collaborations initiated with SAME, APPA, NASFA, ASBO, COAA
2010: Regional chapters formed to address local legislative; community issues
2014: CJE Celebrates 20-years of Collaborative Excellence!
2015: JOC Education and Certificate program expands nationally
2018: JOC Certificate Program; CEUs expand to online access; CJP Credentialing Guidebook published
2019: Regional chapter expansion; Credentialing Program expands to include CJPAssoc designation
2020: CJE Partners with University of Texas, Cockrell School of Engineering – Texas Engineering Executive Education for the professional JOC education program

October 2020 marks 35 years of JOC in America!

We educate, promote best practices, provide the professional JOC certification (CJP) program, and offer a networking forum for collaborative IDIQ project delivery methods.

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CJE’s JOC training and certification programs set the bar for excellence through the industry’s credentialing program. The training is a prerequisite for the CJP certification but anyone can take the training to learn and advance implementation of best practices. Questions? Visit the education page to learn more!

Who Uses Job Order Contracting?

Federal agencies were the innovators and original implementers of job order contracting. Revised local procurement laws over the years have enabled other public entities the ability to access the project delivery method including:

State Agencies
Federal Agencies
Universities & Colleges
K-12 Campuses
Cities & Counties
Public Healthcare Institutions
Public Works Departments
Water & Wastewater Facilities
Correctional Facilities
Transportation Agencies

Note: Over 85% of United States CONUS Air Force Defense Agencies use Job Order Contracting

Recent National Research Study Results

99% of facility owners recommend JOC.
96% of JOC projects are completed with satisfactory results.
87% of JOC projects are delivered on time.
91% of JOC projects are delivered on budget.
24% administrative cost savings by using JOC instead of traditional delivery methods (Owners estimated average).
30% increased transparency, compared to other delivery methods.

– Source: Job Order Contracting Performance, 2016 Industry Survey, 2016 Summary Report, Arizona State University (ASU) Del E. Webb School of Construction in collaborations with Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence.