Team Leader (Administrator III)

Maryland Department of Transportation•Baltimore City, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Highway Administration's Office of Highway Development (OHD), Engineering Resource Division, is recruiting a Team Leader (Administrator III) to oversee, manage, and supervise one of its Project Support Teams: the Procurement and Invoice Team and/or the Construction Contract Procurement Team. The position is based in Baltimore City. The team coordinates and oversees preparation of contract documents for advertising OHD and district construction contracts funded by state or federal sources. It also reviews and processes Architectural and Engineering (A&E) contract invoices and vendor invoices, and procures materials and services needed for OHD operations. The position is responsible for compliance with applicable state and federal procurement regulations, policies, and practices. Applicants must apply online; resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks and may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work, subject to the listed education, college-credit, or qualifying military-service substitutions.
Two years of experience in contract management or procurement, ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations, and conditions, or two years of experience providing direct oversight, management, and supervision of a project support team.
A motor vehicle operator's license valid in Maryland.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants with education obtained outside the United States must provide proof of U.S. educational equivalency from a foreign credential evaluation service.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an acquisitions or contract administrator, interpreting contract language, developing and reviewing proposals and solicitations, and reviewing and processing invoices.
Experience using financial management software, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, PDF, email, electronic bidding software, or web-based software.
Working knowledge of Maryland State Procurement Regulations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Professional membership in an organization such as the National Institute for Governmental Procurement, Maryland Public Purchasing Association, or National Contract Managers Association, or relevant professional certification such as Certified Professional Public Buyer or Certified Public Purchasing Officer.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide direct oversight, management, and supervision of a Project Support Team.
Coordinate and oversee preparation of contract documents for advertising OHD and district construction contracts funded by state or federal sources.
Review and process Architectural and Engineering (A&E) contract invoices and vendor invoices.
Procure materials and services necessary for OHD to function successfully.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal procurement regulations, policies, and practices.