Senior Construction Procurement Strategist

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transit pass for you and your. I

On-site gym and gym membership

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist (Design and Construction) to independently manage highly complex capital improvement procurements, including A&E and construction, with a focus on timely, compliant awards.

The role leads a Procurement Specialist I function, oversees bid processes, contract development, and supplier relations to drive cost efficiency and risk mitigation across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration or business; five years public procurement experience; two years in Design & Construction procurements.
• Experience with A&E, construction, and contract negotiations in a high-volume public agency.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations (FTA and related) and ability to manage complex solicitations and awards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct capital improvement procurements including A&E, construction, JOC and other public works.
• Lead formal solicitations (RFPs/IFBs) and evaluate bids for content and price; negotiate terms and awards.
• Provide guidance on contractual agreements and procurement processes to staff and vendors.

Skills

Procurement

A&E

Design Build

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Cost savings

Public procurement regulations

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or business administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist (Design and Construction) to independently manage highly complex capital improvement procurements, including A&E and construction, with a focus on timely, compliant awards.

The role leads a Procurement Specialist I function, oversees bid processes, contract development, and supplier relations to drive cost efficiency and risk mitigation across projects.