Remote-Eligible Contract Specialist II – Construction Contracts

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework 1 day per week

Job summary

MTA Construction & Development is hiring a Contracts Specialist Level 2 to support procurements for the Authority's capital program. The role contributes to awarding $2–$3 billion in new construction contracts each year and helps manage claims and changes on contracts around $5 billion.

You will work with staff across the Construction Contracts division, ensuring accurate documentation, standardization of digital procurement processes, and timely updates to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Government Contracting or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience in contracts and procurement.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement management principles, government project administration, and government bid process.
• Knowledge of contract terminology, terms and conditions, procurement, and construction management.
• Knowledge of 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

• Supports Construction Contracts division staff with the award and documentation of construction-related contracts, including A+B and IFP contracts, A+B bidding, design-build, progressive design-build and public-private partnerships.
• Supports Construction Contracts division with researching, standardizing, and implementing standard and digital procurements across MTA C&D.
• Ensures the MTA C&D Contracts website is accurate and that procurements, bid results and contract awards are correctly displayed
• As required, provide status updates on relevant procurement-related tasks and activities to senior management.
• Ensures that project files properly document the procurement and decision-making process to promote the efficient operation of the Contracts Department.
• Logs contract awards in a timely and accurate manner for easy tracking and reporting

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management software

Job description

MTA Construction & Development is hiring a Contracts Specialist Level 2 to support procurements for the Authority's capital program. The role contributes to awarding $2–$3 billion in new construction contracts each year and helps manage claims and changes on contracts around $5 billion.

You will work with staff across the Construction Contracts division, ensuring accurate documentation, standardization of digital procurement processes, and timely updates to senior management.