Senior Manager of Professional Services and Alternative Delivery Contracting

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs Core Values are built around safety service equity sustainability and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and values. This includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Senior Manager of Professional Services and Alternative Delivery Contracting Construction Contract Procurement will manage construction Alternative Delivery and Professional Services procurement for the MBTAs major construction capital programs including infrastructure improvement system expansion and state of good repair programs.

• Supervise the Managers within the Professional Services and Alternative Delivery Contracting Contract Services department.
• Support and assist the Director during audits and other reporting periods.
• Assist in hiring managing mentoring and coordinating procurement staff and workload assignments and administer discipline according to MBTA policy.
• Assist the Director and senior management with initiation and implementation of department goals and policies such as hiring coordinating sufficient staffing levels and project assignments and developing personnel procedures and policies that benefit the department.
• Review update and implement procurement policies and procedures for alternative delivery methods as well as professional services contracts.
• Assist senior managers in response to state/federal audits.
• Promote procurements via ACEC and AGC.
• Prepare for expansion of alternative delivery to MGL Chapter 25A Section 11C and other delivery methods available to MBTA.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures contract administration web documentation central and electronic file system for all contract administration to be audited by state and federal auditors for compliance with all regulations.
• Provide procurement data and assistance with procurement needs to internal MBTA departments.
• Initiate partnership and coordinate with others in the industry to promote more efficient ways of doing business with the Authority.
• Perform CMS and FMIS functions as required for projects.
• Coordinate review and update weekly and monthly construction activity reports and metrics to track monitor and analyze pre-award and post-award contract actions ensuring that all documents are processed in a timely fashion.
• Proactively resolve issues.
• Oversee all Professional Services and Alternative Delivery procurements ensuring that all deadlines are met information is accurate.
• Develop and maintain contract templates.
• Assist on an as needed basis with the management of design-bid-build procurements and the Construction Bidding Department Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.
• Review update and develop recommendations for improved procedures and methods used in the Contract Administration process and overall business practices within the Authority.
• Ensure budgetary goals are met and that all work is performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Respond to each inquiry whether from a customer vendor or coworker in a professional courteous manner.
• Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.
• Assist in the management of a workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the Authority including the EEO Anti-Discrimination and Anti-harassment and Anti- Retaliation policies.
• Perform related duties and projects as assigned.

• A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration Public Administration Construction Management Engineering or a related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in contract management and/or contract administration including the procurement process for projects or programs.
• Related experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Effective organizational multitasking time management confidentiality analytical and public speaking skills.
• Working knowledge of Word Excel or database applications.
• Have excellent customer service skills.
• The ability to provide internal and external customers with a courteous and professional experience.
• The ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.

• A high school diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• An associates degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• A masters degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
• A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCCPO) Certification Professional
• Experience in Public Procurement.
• Experience in the transit industry.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (or supervise if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding working in their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.