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Los Angeles Metro · 11 hours ago

SENIOR MANAGER, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)

Los Angeles, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Los Angeles Metro is dedicated to providing a world-class transportation system in LA County. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Contract Administration to manage contract compliance and administration activities, ensuring safe and responsible public transportation solutions for various contracts and supplies.

AutomotiveLogisticsTourismTransportation

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Contract administrationCost analysisNegotiation skillsProject managementPublic procurement lawsStaff managementProposal evaluationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingLeadershipTeam collaboration

Required

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Public Administration, Construction Management or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience performing contract administration work (pre- and post-award); experience administering major engineering and/or construction contracts preferred

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions preferred

Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred