Procurement Manager of Construction

Maryland Department of Transportation•Baltimore City, MD

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a Construction Procurement Manager (DOT Procurement Manager I) to join their team. This role is a supervisory level position within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) responsible for the procurement of transportation-related equipment, services, construction materials/services, supplies, and information technology. The position involves overseeing lower-level DOT Procurement Officers in a centralized procurement office. Responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts in compliance with governmental procurement laws and regulations. At the supervisory level, employees may also develop and administer complex/multi-phase transportation procurement contracts, provide technical interpretation, instruction, guidance, and assistance, and supervise other employees. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, Maryland, with hybrid telework schedules available.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Four years of professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, which includes activities such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, monitoring contract performance, eProcurement management, professional certification or procurement business operations.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Supervise lower-level DOT Procurement Officers in a centralized procurement office.
Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts in compliance with governmental procurement laws/regulations/conditions.
Develop and administer complex/multi-phase transportation procurement contracts.
Provide technical interpretation, instruction, guidance, and assistance in accordance with State laws and regulations.
Adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety.
Refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol.
Perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.