Manager Construction Contracts

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The MTA Construction & Development Department seeks a Manager, Construction Contracts to lead procurement for major capital projects in New York. This role supervises contracts, negotiates terms, and supports award decisions for multi‑billion dollar programs.

You will collaborate with senior management, ensure compliance with procurement rules, and mentor contracts specialists while maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Government Contracting, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in contracts and procurement.
• Experience working in and with public sector procurement management principles, government project administration, and government bid process.
• Knowledge of matters involving public works projects, construction projects, and real estate matters.
• 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 partnerships contracts.
• Support senior staff in 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 the relevant tasks and activities to agency officers, 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.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Public procurement

Public sector experience

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Position at MTA Construction & Development

Job Title:

Manager, Construction Contracts

Agency:

Construction & Development

Dept/Div:

Contracts/Construction Contracts

Reports To:

Senior Manager , Construction Contracts

Work Location:

2 Broadway

Hours of Work:

8 : 3 0 AM to 5: 0 0 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )

Job Family:

PSC

Grade:

004

Salary Range:

$9 2 , 3 35 to $ 115,418

Deadline:

S ummary

The Manager for Construction Contracts supports senior 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 manag e ment of claims and changes on contracts valued at approximately $5 billion. The Manager for Construction Contracts title is a bove the Senior Contracts Specialist title. They support manag e ment - level titles with in the Construction Contracts division and may supervise Contracts Specialists .

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 partnerships contracts.

Support senior staff in the Contracts Department with researching, enhancing, standardizing, and implement ing 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 .

P rovide status updates on the relevant tasks and activities to agency officers , a s required .

E nsure that contract files properly document the procurement and decision-making process to promote the efficient operation of the Contracts Department.

E nsure that awards and contract changes are logged in a timely and accurate manner for easy tracking and reporting.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Government Contracting , or a related field .

Minimum of five ( 5 ) years of related experience in contracts and procurement.

Experience working in and with public sector procurement management principles, government project administration, and government bid process.

Knowledge of matters involving public works projects, construction projects , and real estate matters.

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.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Selection Criteria

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply .