Senior Construction Contracts Leader

LA Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LA Metro is seeking a seasoned contract administrator to support sourcing and contract management for procurement strategies. Responsibilities include RFPreps, cost analyses, and award recommendations, with team leadership in bid evaluations and contract closeouts.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of complex contract administration experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and a preference for NCMA/APICS/ISM certification. Driving flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience performing complex contract administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• California driver's license or ability to utilize alternative transportation.
• NCMA/APICS/ISM certification preferred.
• Experience with procurement of new contracts and post-award administration may be required.

Responsibilities

• Summarizes technical specs for RFPreqs and IFBs; performs cost/price analyses on proposals and bids.
• Plans procurement processes and assists user departments with schedules.
• Schedules advertising and announcement of RFPs and IFBs.
• Leads proposal and bid evaluation teams; evaluates proposals and bids, including cost/price analysis.
• Prepares award recommendations for management; monitors contract compliance and negotiates amendments.
• Converts purchase requisitions to Awards (Purchase Orders) in Metro's system; reviews contractor invoices.
• Assists new vendors with procurement requirements and conducts closeout actions.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost/price analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

NCMA/APICS/ISM certification preferred

Job description

LA Metro is seeking a seasoned contract administrator to support sourcing and contract management for procurement strategies. Responsibilities include RFPreps, cost analyses, and award recommendations, with team leadership in bid evaluations and contract closeouts.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of complex contract administration experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and a preference for NCMA/APICS/ISM certification. Driving flexibility may be required.