Assistant Contract Manager

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority • Chelsea, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Summary: Manages all aspects of construction, professional services and other non-professional services contracts from the initial request for services through closeout.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience. A JD degree may substitute for up to three (3) years of experience.
• At least five (5) years of contract management experience; or Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
• A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License or equivalent from another state.
• Eligible for telework up to 50% after initial waiting period.

Nice To Haves

• Public sector/government contracting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with M.G.L. Chapters 149 and 30 or with design and other professional service contracts preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong attention to detail and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director, Procurement, Deputy Director, Procurement, and/or Deputy Contract Manager(s), contributes to the development and implementation of Authority-wide policies and procedures for all aspects of public procurement and contracting and oversees the procurement process for MWRA construction, professional services, and non-professional services contracts.
• Creates, reviews, evaluates, and/or negotiates documents related to the procurement of construction and non-professional service contracts, including but not limited to, construction specifications and drawings, addenda, and bids for format and substance, as well as compliance with Authority standards and applicable law, especially, M.G.L. c. 149 and 30.
• Creates, reviews, evaluates, and/or negotiates documents related to the procurement of professional services contracts, including but not limited to, Requests for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P), Scopes of Work, Contract Agreements, and Amendments for format and substance, as well as compliance with Authority standards and applicable law; oversees Contractor/Consultant Selection Committee meetings as required.
• Oversees and administers the advertising and electronic bidding process to make bid documents available to the public, open bids, and award and execute construction, professional services and non-professional services contracts in compliance with Authority standards and applicable law; works with administrative staff on these tasks.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level