SENIOR MANAGER, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (ACQUISITION MANAGMENT SERVICES)

SENIOR MANAGER, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

Base pay range : $114,816.00 / yr – $172,224.00 / yr

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Manages contract administration and compliance activities related to solicitations and procurements while developing staff to contribute toward delivery of safe and responsible public transportation solutions for contracts, supplies, and equipment.

Recruitment timelines : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 3, 2025.

Examples of Duties

• Directs assigned staff in the negotiation, daily administration, and review of contracts for construction, professional, support, and technical engineering projects and systems to ensure conformance with Metro procedures, specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Develops and implements project assignments, contract administration goals, objectives, procedures, and work requirements.
• Operates within an integrated project delivery team requiring coordination of contract administration efforts in support of several functional departments.
• Develops internal controls to maintain compliance of procurement activities in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Oversees preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs); prioritizes RFPs and Requests for Information and Qualification (RFIQ); oversees bid process and proposal analysis; coordinates review of change orders, modifications, and payments; and oversees contract completion and termination process.
• Reviews and recommends approval for awarding contracts.
• Negotiates new contract awards and change orders by preparing detailed cost analysis and pre-negotiation plans.
• Tracks cycle time of change orders for compliance with Metro Construction Change Order Policy.
• Reviews and approves new award and change order negotiation plans developed by assigned staff, including assessments of cost analyses.
• Participates in project teams to address issues and concerns that may affect delivery schedules and other contractual obligations.
• Plans, directs, and communicates work requirements and schedules to support staff; monitors contract work to ensure that design and construction schedules are met.
• Monitors and initiates action to resolve problems and disputes; provides guidance in resolving and negotiating claims and develops claim avoidance plans; reviews, monitors, and plans the acquisition of equipment, materials, and selecting contractors.
• Analyzes issues and prepares reports, recommendations, and communications to the Board of Directors and other committees.
• Supervises, trains, and motivates assigned staff.
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees.
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out.

Required Qualifications

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Experience :

Certifications / Licenses / Special Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications

Essential Knowledge

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Special Conditions

Working Conditions

Physical Effort Required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro's Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Contact

Telephone : (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

Related Locations

Metro Headquarters, Employment Office – One Gateway Plaza – Los Angeles, CA 90012 – Open Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm – (Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub – 8501 S. Evermont Place – Los Angeles, CA 90044 – Open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm – (Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center – 4501 B Whittier Blvd – Los Angeles, CA 90022 – Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm – (Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire / Vermont Customer Center – 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174 – Los Angeles, CA 90010 – Open Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm – (Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center – Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station – 11720 Wilmington Ave – Los Angeles, CA 90059 – Open Monday through Friday, 6am-6 : 30pm – (Closed Sat & Sun)

Open to the public and all Metro employees.

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