City of Boston · 9 hours ago
Senior Project Manager for Trade and Supplier Diversity
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe City of Boston is committed to advancing trade and supplier diversity within its contracts, particularly in the Public Facilities Department. The Senior Project Manager for Trade and Supplier Diversity will lead efforts to implement diversity initiatives in procurement processes, enhance workforce diversity on construction projects, and build internal competencies in best practices for supplier and workforce diversity.
Government
Responsibilities
Implementing trade and supplier diversity initiatives within PFD’s procurement processes
Coordinate with the Chief of Staff, Assistant Director of Administration and Finance, and Business Analyst to develop a standard process, tools, and Request for Proposal (RFP) language for inclusion of Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise ( M/WBE) targets within solicitations
Working with key City partners, apply and strengthen existing methodology for setting spending targets for Ch. 149 & 149A design and construction work based onM/WBE availability
Serve as a key partner to project teams to design a strategy for the structure of each procurement that maximizes M/WBE participation
Ensure that each procurement follows best practices and guidelines for advertising and outreach
Develop and maintain lists of M/WBE vendors for each sub-trade based on State/City certified business lists
Conduct targeted outreach for each procurement to M/WBE firms in the relevant sub-trades for the project, and complete required equitable procurement documentation
In collaboration with other City departments, evaluate the performance of the City’s existing compliance monitoring system against internal and external user needs
Complete and update the Department’s annual Buying Plan
Work with Procurement and Accounts Payable Manager on Inclusive Quote Contracts as needed
Advancing workforce diversity on PFD’s construction projects
Work closely with contractors and BRJP construction monitors on City-funded construction projects to implement strategies aimed at improving workforce diversity and compliance with the Boston Residents Jobs Policy
Convene and attend job fairs and information sessions to maximize participation of people of color, women, and Boston residents on City-funded construction projects
In collaboration with City partners, design and implement a mechanism for incorporating BRJP performance into evaluations for competitively bid construction contracts
Provide guidance to PFD Project Managers during bidding, RFP, and contract award processes to maximize M/WBE & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ( DBE) opportunities
Building internal competencies in supplier/workforce diversity best practices
Work with the PFD Human Resources Director to design and implement workforce diversity best practices in PFD hiring
Share knowledge on best practices within the PFD team
Advance data reporting and institutional learning
Work with PFD’s Business Analyst to create reports and dashboards to monitor diverse supplier utilization and workforce diversity trends and performance to established goals
Build out documentation of processes and procedures, lessons learned, and best practices in all three areas of work
Perform related work as required
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have five (5) years of related work experience with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Government, Supply Chain Management or a related field. Additional and directly relevant experience may be substituted for all or part of the degree requirement
Prior experience in advancing trade and supplier diversity and/or workforce diversity goals, and implementing best practices
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication (written and verbal) skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate as an effective team member and with minimal supervision to maximize team results
Be curious with a strong attention to detail, ability to adhere to strict deadlines while juggling multiple priorities with tight timelines, aggressive goals, and constant changes
Familiarity with Massachusetts procurement rules and regulations as set forth by the Massachusetts Inspector General's Office and Attorney General, including M.G.L. c. 30B – Procurement of Goods and Services; M.G.L. c. 7C, 44-58 – Design Services for Public Building Projects; M.G.L. c. 30, 39M, Works Horizontal Construction (Non-Building) Construction Contracts (With Labor); and M.G.L. c. 149 – Building Vertical Construction Contracts
Must have attended or be willing to attend the Inspector General's Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official Program training sessions
Ability to use technology, including Microsoft Office Applications, Google Drive, and Adobe is required
Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
Preferred
Familiarity with MA Public Procurement laws is preferred
MCPPO designation preferred; Chapter 149A: Public Construction Alternative Delivery is preferred
Familiarity with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston trade and supplier diversity initiatives is preferred
Experience with eBuilder, ProCore, or Salesforce is a plus
Company
City of Boston
City of Boston is a government agency.
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$0.26MKey Investors
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