MGR CONTRACTS

MARTA • Atlanta, GA

7d

About The Position

Manages contracting activities. Review documents for compliance with the internal, federal and state guidelines regarding all contracting activities. Serves as a liaison between Contract Specialists and designated MARTA offices in successfully negotiating contract changes and claims. Responsible for establishing goals and objectives for individual employees. Prepares and delivers training to staff on procedures, requirements and related issues.
Manager of Contracts – General
Manages Contracts and Procurement staff in establishing goals and objectives and business strategies for individual employees in the business unit. Responsible for all types of contracts including fixed priced, cost plus fixed fee, cost reimbursable, and time and material. Coordinates meetings as necessary and makes timely recommendations on complex, intricate contracting issues having a major impact on the success of the procurement process. Provides guidance to support personnel regarding unique or infrequently used procurement methodologies, where appropriate. Review Price Analysis for accuracy to ensure the price for a product or service is fair and reasonable. Compiles statistical data performs research and non-routine analysis and provides detailed reports to management staff as requested.
Manager of Contracts – Capital Programs
Responsible for contracting activities and Manages contracts and procurement for services, equipment and material for the Capital Program. Oversee professional and administrative staff assigned to the Contracts & Procurement section of the Capital Program Management Office (CPMO). Collaborates with technical resource staff on the scope of work, general conditions, special terms and conditions and supplementary conditions of the contract. Collaboratively develop evaluation criteria for requests for proposals. Oversee the development of solicitation documents as requested based on the Capital Program needs.
Manager of Contracts – Invoice Compliance
Responsible for managing and directing all invoice compliance functions to ensure invoices are accurate, properly documented, and processed in alignment with organizational policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
Provides oversight of invoice review workflows, evaluates discrepancies, and ensures timely resolution through coordination with internal departments and external vendors. Develops, implements, and monitors compliance procedures, tracking mechanisms, and performance standards to strengthen financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Law, Engineering or a related field is required.
• Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in a combination of contract development, negotiation, administration, and purchasing, with at least two years of which were in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Knowledge of competitive bidding, competitive negotiation and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) procurement regulations required.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Directly related work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in-lieu of the educational requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of A/E (Architectural & Engineering), Capital Programs, Construction and Professional Technical Services are desired.
• Professional certification such as Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or Certified Public Buyer (CPPB) is preferred.
• Other certificates, licenses and registrations are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manages the initiation of invitations for bid, requests for proposals, request for services, requests for quotations for the procurement of equipment, supplies, services and construction and architectural services in support of MARTA requirements.
• Manages the competitive bidding and competitive negotiation procurement functions, including management of the bid/proposal/quote evaluation process.
• Compiles statistical data perform research and non-routine analysis and provide detailed reports to management staff as requested. Researches and analyzes products and market trends, evaluate contracts for potential performance risk and develop strategies to minimize potential risk. Analyzes data to formulate policy criteria or develop new acquisition techniques.
• Reviews contract or agreement changes and claims for eligibility, negotiates with consultants, contractors, vendors/suppliers to reach fair and reasonable settlements of cost and time for contract or agreement changes and claims.
• Reviews the Authority’s procurement contract or agreement practices for compliance for rules, statutes, policies and practices. Audits contracts to identify process strengths and weaknesses and areas of non-compliance with regulations and policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including Transit Ambassador assignments.

What This Job Offers

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