Manager-Design & Construction Procurement & Contracts

Description

Salary range is $104k to $206k, with a midpoint of $155k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

• Health Benefits : We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans : 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off : Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance discount.
• ORCA Card : All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices : We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE :

Sound Transit is seeking two construction procurements managers for Design-Bid-Build, Alternate Public Works for Design-Build, both traditional and progressive, General Contractor / Construction Manager (GC / CM), Job Order Contracting, and Small Public Works with contract administration and management experience who exhibit a strong sense of team-oriented camaraderie and maintains stakeholder relationships. These positions supervise collaborative and professional Contract Specialists responsible for future procurements related to a $60+B expansion program through 2040. There are over 40 existing construction contracts currently valued at $8 Billion. These roles are considered non-worksite essential and eligible to be considered for flex work arrangements, including flexible schedule or remote work. The Procurement, Contracts & Agreements (PCA) Division's goal is to deliver excellent, value-added procurement and contract administration services to its internal partners and the entire agency. This position resides within the Design & Construction Contracts (D&CC) section that assists with Sound Transit's efforts to transform the region with capital system expansion projects to quadruple the current service area. Procurement, Contracts & Agreements is proud to be a recipient of the highest form of procurement accreditation with the Pareto Award of Excellence in Public Procurement for outstanding achievements in procurement from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Management, or related field. Five years of experience in public sector construction contracting and procurement services, preferably with experience in Design-Build and / or GC / CM contracting experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications :

Preferred Knowledge and Skills :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

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