Procurement Lead – Construction Contracts

cmtsllc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

CMTS, LLC is seeking a Contract Administrator III in Los Angeles, CA to oversee competitive procurement and contract award processes for construction, design, and professional services. You will coordinate with District staff, PMO, and consultants to prepare procurement packages, solicitations, and contract documents, ensuring strict compliance with policies and California public contracting requirements.

The role requires a minimum of five years in contract administration or procurement, strong

Qualifications

• Five or more years of full-time professional experience in contract administration, procurement, or public contracting.
• Knowledge of standard contract terms and conditions for design, construction, and professional services agreements.
• Experience managing competitive procurement processes from solicitation through contract award.
• Strong understanding of public procurement principles, contract administration practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement processes with strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to interpret policies and contract requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while balancing priorities.
• High integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with District staff, PMO personnel, College Project Teams, and consultants to develop procurement packages for construction, design, and professional services contracts.
• Prepare solicitation documents, bid packages, RFPs, RFQs, addenda, evaluation materials, contract documents, and award recommendations.
• Manage competitive procurement processes from planning through contract award while ensuring compliance with District policies and applicable laws.
• Coordinate procurement schedules, evaluation committees, proposal reviews, and contract award activities.
• Maintain procurement documentation, contract files, and administrative records to support audits.
• Monitor procurement milestones and provide status updates to District leadership and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with District procurement policies, templates, contracting procedures, and California public contracting requirements.
• Perform quality control reviews of procurement documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Track multiple concurrent procurement processes involving many stakeholders and project teams.
• Support contract execution activities and distribute fully executed agreements.
• Assist with reporting, procurement metrics, and documentation for management and compliance.
• Collaborate with District departments to resolve procurement-related questions and issues.
• Perform other contract administration and procurement support duties as needed.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract administration

Public contracting knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Additional four years of qualifying experience in lieu of degree

Tools

PlanetBids

Proliance

Trimble

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CMTS, LLC is seeking a Contract Administrator III in Los Angeles, CA to oversee competitive procurement and contract award processes for construction, design, and professional services. You will coordinate with District staff, PMO, and consultants to prepare procurement packages, solicitations, and contract documents, ensuring strict compliance with policies and California public contracting requirements.

The role requires a minimum of five years in contract administration or procurement, strong