MBTA · 6 hours ago
Senior Manager of Professional Services and Alternative Delivery Contracting
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expMBTA is a transit authority that aims to provide safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. The Senior Manager of Professional Services and Alternative Delivery Contracting will oversee procurement for major construction capital programs, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract management.
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Responsibilities
Supervise the Managers within the Professional Services and Alternative Delivery Contracting Contract Services department
Support and assist the Director during audits and other reporting periods
Assist in hiring, managing, mentoring and coordinating procurement staff, and workload assignments and administer discipline according to MBTA policy
Assist the Director and senior management with initiation and implementation of department goals and policies such as hiring, coordinating sufficient staffing levels and project assignments, and developing personnel procedures and policies that benefit the department
Review, update and implement procurement policies and procedures for alternative delivery methods as well as professional services contracts
Assist senior managers in response to state/federal audits
Promote procurements via ACEC and AGC
Prepare for expansion of alternative delivery to MGL Chapter 25A Section 11C and other delivery methods available to MBTA
Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures, contract administration web documentation, central and electronic file system for all contract administration to be audited by state and federal auditors for compliance with all regulations
Provide procurement data and assistance with procurement needs to internal MBTA departments
Initiate partnership and coordinate with others in the industry to promote more efficient ways of doing business with the Authority
Perform CMS and FMIS functions as required for projects
Coordinate, review and update weekly and monthly construction activity reports and metrics to track, monitor, and analyze pre-award and post-award contract actions ensuring that all documents are processed in a timely fashion
Proactively resolve issues
Oversee all Professional Services and Alternative Delivery procurements ensuring that all deadlines are met, information is accurate
Develop and maintain contract templates
Assist on an as needed basis with the management of design-bid-build procurements and the Construction Bidding Department Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned
Review, update and develop recommendations for improved procedures and methods used in the Contract Administration process and overall business practices within the Authority
Ensure budgetary goals are met and that all work is performed in a timely and cost effective manner
Perform related duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications or a related field
Six (6) years of experience in contract management and/or contract administration including the procurement process for projects or programs
Related experience in a supervisory capacity
Effective organizational, multitasking, time management, confidentiality, analytical, and public speaking skills
Working knowledge of Word, Excel or database applications
Have excellent customer service skills
The ability to provide internal and external customers with a courteous and professional experience
The ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce
Preferred
Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCCPO) Certification Professional
Experience in Public Procurement
Experience in the transit industry
Benefits
Accrued paid sick leave
A monthly transportation pass, based on the city from which the intern / co-op commutes to work, at no cost
Company
MBTA
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or simply The T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Barbara Bates
Deputy CFO Capital
Mary Ann O'Hara, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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