Procurement & Contracts Project Lead

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through WeGo Public Transit, is seeking a Procurement Project Administrator in Nashville, TN. This role focuses on coordinating procurement and contracting activities for goods, services, and construction projects, with attention to regulatory compliance and effective vendor relations.

The position requires a college degree with procurement experience, strong project management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• College degree in business administration, accounting, or related field strongly preferred; some college required.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement and contracting activities for goods and services, professional services and construction projects.
• Prepare solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs) and assess contract types to manage risk.
• Draft and maintain procurement files per FTA guidelines and publish required procurements.

Skills

Project management

Communication (verbal & written)

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Education

Business/Accounting degree

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through WeGo Public Transit, is seeking a Procurement Project Administrator in Nashville, TN. This role focuses on coordinating procurement and contracting activities for goods, services, and construction projects, with attention to regulatory compliance and effective vendor relations.

The position requires a college degree with procurement experience, strong project management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.