Senior Procurement Specialist - Construction

Community Transit • Everett, WA

95d • $86,433 - $129,649

About The Position

As a Senior Procurement Specialist - Construction, you will play a critical role in supporting the agency’s capital development projects by leading the procurement and administration of complex contracts related to construction, engineering, and professional services. You will promote and manage Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program outreach and compliance, ensuring that our projects are equitable, inclusive, and compliant with federal and state requirements. You will advise and guide project teams through every stage of the procurement process—from planning and solicitation to negotiation, award, and contract administration—ensuring efficiency, transparency, and alignment with agency goals. In this role, you will also provide strategic procurement direction to managers and project staff, balancing regulatory compliance with practical project needs. Success in this position requires building strong, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and contractors to keep construction projects on track and moving forward.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, purchasing, public administration, economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification: CPPO, CPPB, CACM, CPSM, or other equivalent procurement, supply chain, or construction related certification (CPPO/CPPB preferred).
• 5 years of experience in public procurement for both goods and services, including complex capital projects.
• 3 years of experience leading teams, working with committees, interacting with executive managers, supervisors, and staff, and applying project management.
• Professional experience with PC-based software such as MS Office, email, and scheduling applications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous transit industry or public sector experience.
• Experience with administration of public works.
• Experience with contract administration of A&E and/or construction services.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials & Supply Chain Management.
• Technical writing for creating specifications and reports.

Responsibilities

• Represent the agency as a primary procurement contact at interagency and inter-jurisdictional groups, committees, and forums.
• Make presentations to elected officials, community groups, and the public.
• Act as a liaison with other agencies to establish procurement partnerships for contracting and SBE/DBE programs.
• Oversee, plan, and control public procurement and contract administration processes and policies.
• Encourage SBE/DBE participation in all procurements.
• Research and apply contract law, federal, state, and local procurement laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Ensure procurement program compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures.
• Create legal documents and refer for legal counsel review when needed.
• Compile, research, and analyze available information.
• Maintain confidentiality during the procurement process.
• Interpret, advise, and make recommendations on procurement issues, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct and provide advice on risk evaluation, life cycle, cost estimation, market research, best value, and strategic planning.
• Research and purchase unusual or hard-to-find goods and services.
• Craft and manage public procurement RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs.
• Write and collaborate on specifications.
• Facilitate public conferences and bid openings.
• Create addenda, lead evaluations, negotiations, and interviews.
• Conduct award process, contract administration, and closeout.
• Manage complex procurement issues, such as full and open competition, FTA Buy America, Certified Payroll, Prompt Payment, change orders, equitable adjustment, cost price analysis, and WA State Prevailing Wage.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to executive directors, management, and staff on various SBE/DBE procurement related contracting subjects.
• Promote and support SBE/DBE participation and development by educating vendors on the contracting process.
• Facilitate SBE/DBE workshops and events.
• Manage outreach and networking sessions to support agency SBE/DBE goals.
• Manage audit regulation compliance for procurement records, including public disclosure requests.
• Maintain required professional certification.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan.
• In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue of 24 days of Paid Time off (192 hours) in their first year and ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees