Procurement Lead

About the Position

Wereseeking aProcurementLeadtosupport a major rail transit infrastructure program in the San Francisco Bay is a highly visible position within an integrated project delivery team and requires active on-site engagement throughout the life of the program.

This role will guide the collaborative development of procurement packages partnering with engineering construction and operations teams to align technical safety and regulatory requirements. This positionis responsible forprocurement planningsolicitationdevelopment evaluation and award across multiple Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) packages. Success in this role requires strong coordination attention to detail and the ability to manage complex stakeholder input whilemaintainingtransparency fairness and full compliance with public procurement standards.

This is a long-term full-time on-sitepositionlocatedinSan Francisco CA.

Responsibilitiesmay include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead planning and execution of procurement activities for major PDB and CMGC packages from concept through award.
• Collaborate with design construction and operations teams in thecooperative development of technical scopes and procurement documentationto ensure alignment with project goals.
• Prepare RFQs RFPs evaluation criteria andselectiondocumentation consistent with federal state and local procurement requirements.
• Coordinate pre-proposal communications industry outreach and structured feedback sessions with prospective contractors.
• Support proposal evaluations scoring and award recommendations.
• Work closely with legal engineering and program management partners to ensure document consistency and compliance.
• Track procurement schedulesidentifypotential risks and coordinatetimelyissue resolution.
• Support transition from procurement to implementation handoff to ensure continuity of scope and expectations.

Attributes

• Works effectively across technical operational and management teams.
• Ensures precision and compliance in all procurement activities.
• Demonstratesexcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Provides steady direction accountability and follow-through within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates integrity fairness and transparency in every procurement action.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degreeinengineering construction management business administrationor related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in construction procurementand managementfor largeheavy civilinfrastructure programs.
• Background supporting public-sector transit or rail projects including federally funded procurements.
• Proven experience managingProgressive Design-Build Design-Build or CMGCprocurement processes.
• Strong understanding of commuter rail transit operator requirements including safety requirements and Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration regulatory requirements.
• Experiencewith industry standardprocurementprojectand construction management software ( P6InEight e-Builder Procore Costpointetc.).
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365(e.g. Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree inengineering construction management or businessadministration.
• NIGP-CPP (Certified Procurement Professional)CPPO (Certified Public Procurement Officer)CPCM / CFCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager / Certified Federal Contract Manager)Professional (PMP)certification orProfessional Engineer (PE)license.
• Experience with electrified commuter rail systems including operations maintenance and asset lifecycleplanning.
• Familiarity withoverhead catenary systems traction power and operations and maintenance coordination.
• Understanding ofCalifornia public procurement standards and procedures.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Power BI Oracle Cloud Analytics or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is$250k-$290k/year ($120-$140/hour).The final salary offeredwill be basedon multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidates level of experience breadth of skills total education achieved certifications/licenses that have been obtainedgeographic locationetc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.#IN-LNJS

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities in accordance with all applicable local state and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills for the position.

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