Procurement and Contracts Manager

CMTS LLC•Dallas, TX

2d•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 Related field
8–12+ years of experience in: Procurement Contract Management Construction Administration
Experience supporting: Public-sector procurement processes
Strong knowledge of: Contract types Contract terms Risk allocation
Experience preparing and managing: RFQs RFPs Bid packages
Strong: Negotiation skills Organizational skills Communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple procurements and contracts simultaneously

Nice To Haves

CPCM – Certified Professional Contracts Manager
Similar contract or procurement certifications preferred
K-12 or municipal construction programs preferred
Experience with: Texas public procurement laws School district procurement requirements
Familiarity with: e-Builder PMWeb Similar contract management platforms
Knowledge of construction delivery methods including: Design-Bid-Build (DBB) CMAR Design-Build
Experience supporting: Large capital improvement programs 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