Manager, Construction Procurement

Construction Procurement Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving innovation in procurement and construction contract management? Join our team as a Construction Procurement Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of airport development. In this high-impact leadership position, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of procurement and contract administration for major construction and professional services projects.

You'll lead the development and execution of cutting-edge procurement strategies, manage complex alternative delivery methods, and ensure seamless collaboration between contractors, designers, and internal stakeholders. Your expertise will help deliver projects that meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectationswhile upholding the highest standards of compliance, ethics, and customer service.

This is more than a contracts roleit's an opportunity to influence infrastructure development at a regional hub, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in procurement practices.

This position is responsible for organizing and managing all aspects of the department's acquisition program including, but not limited to, specifications, construction contracts, professional services agreements, change orders and providing expertise and oversight on contract administration.

Manage the development and implementation of procurement and strategies / tactics to meet the strategic goals of the organization. Manage the solicitation process, selection process, and execution of alternative construction contracts in a timely manner within appropriate pricing structures in accordance with professional principles and practices, ethical standards and high customer service expectations. Oversee proposal development and implementation of procurement efforts throughout the proposal life cycle, from initiation through execution. Ensure there is a direct relationship between the alternative delivery contractor, designer, and MAC so alternative delivery projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

This is a safety-sensitive position which will require a pre-employment drug screen.

To apply : click the "Apply" link located just above the position description, log-in and follow the instructions provided. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Randa Hamid at Randa.Hamid@mspmac.org or 612-713-8726. Applications will be accepted until 3 : 00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. About the Metropolitan Airports Commission

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and operates one of the nation's largest airport systems, including Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) and six general aviation airports. The MAC's airports connect the region to the world and showcase Minnesota's extraordinary culture to millions of passengers from around the globe who arrive or depart through MAC airports each year.

MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability.

Position Description

Relationships

Reporting Relationship Reports to the Director of Airport Development Project Delivery.

Department Direction Supervises Contracts Coordinator and Project Coordinators.

Internal Business Frequent contact and interaction with MAC staff members including Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Legal, Grants management, PD&E Committee and Commission members.

External Business Frequent contact with consulting firms, general contractors, and vendors directing contract management and project delivery methods. Occasional contact with state and federal agencies.

Job Duties

Departmental

• Manages multiple project delivery method contract processes including but not limited to design bid build, construction manager at risk, and construction manager as agent
• Establishes and maintain construction specifications and contracts for multiple project delivery methods for MAC design and construction projects.
• Establishes procurement process and contracts for new project delivery methods including construction manager at risk, construction manager as agent, IDIQ, and other alternative delivery methods
• Leads selection process for continuing and project consultants
• Leads online bid submission process for Airport Development
• Manages Small Business utilization and compliance process with Office of Civil Rights and Small Business Development.
• Manages coordination process with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights regarding workforce goals
• Establishes and maintains project delivery process and contracts for department and coordinates work with other departments (legal, purchasing, etc)
• Serves as a resource and liaison between Airport Development and other MAC departments regarding contacts management
• Works to identify innovative methods to accomplish procurement tasks efficiently while ensuring compliance to federal / state / airport regulations.
• Develops and maintains purchasing expertise in business and procurement law, federal and state regulations, FAA regulations, and airport policies and procedures.
• Manages construction contracts and acts as a resource for the department
• Manages administrative process for contract administration for pay applications, change orders, substantial completion, final completion and project closeout
• Acts as a resource for vendors regarding construction contracts, pay applications, closeout documents and other procurement regulations
• Manages year-end financial reporting for the department
• Conducts training for department staff on contracts procurement
• Manages prevailing wage and certified payroll data collection and reporting
• Manages insurance process for construction contracts and consultant agreements
• Develops and implements contract management policies and procedures

Position Requirements

First Level Leader or Supervisor (FLL) Competencies

Education Requirements (must have one of the following)

Minimum Requirements

Desirable Requirements