Senior Contracts Specialist

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • New York, NY

143d • $82,683 - $112,568 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Specialist for Construction Contracts supports agency management in executing core procurement and construction contracts, tasks, and functions relating to the MTA's capital program. This includes supporting the award of $2-3 billion in new construction contracts each year and supporting the management of claims and changes on contracts valued at approximately $5 billion. The Senior Contracts Specialist title is the highest level in the three levels of the Contracts Specialist series. They are responsible for supporting management-level titles within the Construction Contracts division.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Law, Government Contracting, or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years related experience in contracts and procurement.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement management principles, government project administration, and government bid process.
• Knowledge of contract terminology, terms and conditions, procurement, and construction management (including construction scheduling).
• Familiarity and experience with relevant local, state, and federal laws, including federal and state procurement laws, rules, and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite and document management software.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff with the award and documentation of construction-related contracts, including A+B bidding, design-build, progressive-design build, and public-private partnership contracts.
• Support the Contracts Department with researching, enhancing, standardizing, and implementing digital procurements across MTA C&D.
• Work with Project Offices and Change Control Teams on behalf of the Contracts Department to process changes to capital construction contracts, including evaluation, analysis, and negotiations, as well as ensure the completeness of change order files and compliance with MTA C&D processes and procedures.
• Provide status updates on relevant tasks and activities to management, as required.
• Ensure that contract files properly document the procurement and decision-making process to promote the efficient operation of the Contracts Department.
• Ensure that awards and contract changes are logged in a timely and accurate manner for easy tracking and reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees