Procurement and Contracts Manager

CMTS LLC•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CMTS is seeking a highly motivated Procurement and Contracts Manager to support Dallas Independent School District (DISD) capital improvement and construction programs in Dallas, TX. This role is responsible for managing procurement activities, contract administration, solicitation processes, contract compliance, and risk management across multiple K-12 construction projects and public-sector procurements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a Related field
8–12+ years of experience in Procurement, Contract Management, Construction Administration
Experience supporting public-sector procurement processes
Experience supporting K-12 or municipal construction programs
Strong knowledge of contract types, contract terms, and risk allocation
Experience preparing and managing RFQs, RFPs, and Bid packages
Strong negotiation skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple procurements and contracts simultaneously

Nice To Haves

CPCM – Certified Professional Contracts Manager
Similar contract or procurement certifications
Experience with Texas public procurement laws
Experience with school district procurement requirements
Familiarity with e-Builder, PMWeb, or similar contract management platforms
Knowledge of construction delivery methods including: Design-Bid-Build (DBB), CMAR, Design-Build
Experience supporting large capital improvement programs
Experience supporting bond-funded programs
Contract clarity and risk management
Negotiation and decision-making skills
Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Process management and compliance oversight
Communication and stakeholder coordination abilities

Responsibilities

Lead procurement activities for multiple K-12 construction projects including: RFQs, RFPs, Bid packages
Develop, review, and finalize: Scopes of work, Bid documents, Procurement packages
Coordinate with: Design teams, Estimators, Project Managers
Manage solicitation processes including: Advertisements, Pre-bid meetings, Addenda, Bidder communications
Oversee: Bid openings, Bid evaluations, Proposal analysis, Best-value selection processes
Prepare: Bid tabulations, Evaluation reports, Contract award recommendations
Ensure procurement compliance with: Local regulations, State regulations, Federal regulations, Public-sector requirements
Draft, review, and administer: Contracts, Agreements, Amendments
Support negotiation of: Contract terms, Pricing, Conditions with vendors and contractors
Manage: Contract execution, Contract tracking, Documentation throughout project lifecycle
Oversee: Change Order review, Contract compliance, Scope alignment
Coordinate with: Legal teams, Finance teams, Program leadership
Maintain: Contract logs, Procurement schedules, Documentation systems
Identify and mitigate: Procurement risks, Contractual risks
Support: Claims management, Dispute resolution, Audit readiness activities
Provide guidance to project teams regarding: Contract interpretation, Procurement compliance
Develop and implement: Procurement procedures, Contract management best practices
Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations