Procurement Administrator, Construction Services

Central Ohio Transit Authority•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs highly responsible, professional work in the development, execution, and administration of construction bid solicitations and contracts to ensure the timely and cost-effective purchase of services and validate contractors' fulfillment obligations through the contract period of performance. Performs other duties in alignment with the COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision to Move Every Life Forward.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in business or materials management and five (5) years of purchasing experience. (Preferably for a services organization)

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, processes, executes, and monitors bid solicitations, contracts, task orders, and change orders to achieve timely delivery of required construction services; works closely with and regularly meets with COTA's Capital Delivery Division to assure that purchases meet the needs and specifications of the organization
Conducts pre-bid, pre-proposal, pre-construction, and bid opening meetings; presents recommendations to the Director on awarding contracts
Administers post-award contracting activities to ensure fulfillment of obligations by vendors and ensures services comply with contract terms including change orders, contractor delay, appeals, claims, liquidated damages, settlements and terminations
Maintain records on contract administration actions and requirements.
Evaluates contractor compliance with contract clauses and initiates corrective actions when issues are identified
Maintains current knowledge of all laws (local, state, and federal) related to the purchasing of architectural, engineering, and construction services, i.e., Ohio Revised Code, Uniform Commercial Code, FTA Regulations
Recommends, implements and ensures compliance with construction related procurement policies and procedures of COTA
Negotiates construction-related contracts with architects, engineers and contractors
Leads the negotiation of final contract language and consults with COTA legal counsel to facilitate clarification of legal issues
Leads and/or participates in meetings with suppliers to rectify issues and to ensure suppliers are capable of meeting and are aware of the requirements and expectations
Conducts on-site interviews of sub-contracted employees for certified payroll compliance
Assists COTA's Vendor Engagement Administrator in ensuring that small and disadvantaged businesses have the opportunity available for all of COTA's construction procurements.