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Manager Of Contracts and Procurement Services - Capital Projects

  • San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
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Full Time Finance Government Procurement Public Administration

Job Description

Annual Salary Range: $112,528.72 - $174,419.51
First Review of Applications: April 5, 2024
Expected Start Date: June 2024

Role
The Manager of Contracts & Procurement Services, Capital Projects oversees the delivery of comprehensive, agency-wide procurement services while ensuring adherence to related agency, state, and federal regulations and laws. This position develops and administers contracts and procurement policies, programs, and activities, directly supervises Senior-level employees, and oversees a team of about 12 employees.

This role will be focused on procurement and programs that support SANDAG’s delivery of capital projects. This includes oversight of contracts and procurements that fall into the areas of Design and Construction Management, Construction, Alternate Delivery Methods, Real Estate, P-3, and Environmental. In addition, this position will be responsible for critical program areas that are required to keep the agency and team operations strong and modernized including team resource (templates, forms, SharePoint site) management, vendor portal administration, DBE oversight, and team training.

Typical Qualifications

  • The minimum education, training, and experience qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, law, or a related field.
  • Seven years of recent, increasingly responsible, professional contracts and procurement experience, including two years of supervisory experience. An advanced degree and/or a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and/or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) designation are desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring professional and technical level employees; experience providing administrative and professional leadership and direction for assigned programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, and current trends related to a comprehensive contracts and procurement program, particularly in the areas of professional services contracts, goods, technology, Architectural and Engineering services, and construction.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws related to public agency contracts such as the Brooks Act and Buy America; demonstrated knowledge of sources of funding for regional transportation projects; demonstrated ability to apply and incorporate funding agency requirements into the contracting process.

Benefits

SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:

  • Hybrid work schedule (Monday/Wednesday teleworking; Tuesday, Thursday/Friday in office)
  • 9/80 flexible work schedule (every other Monday off)
  • Pay-for-performance merit increases
  • CalPERS pension plan with employer and employee contributions
  • Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
  • Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
  • Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service

Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag? for information. First review April 5, 2024. EOE.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
About San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG

SANDAG is one of the most recognized regional agencies in the nation with responsibilities that cover a broad range of complex, interrelated program areas connected by a Quality of Life theme. We are best known for our efforts related to transportation and this role continues to expand as we push beyond traditional boundaries to deliver a state-of-the-art transportation system for the region. In recent years SANDAG???s leadership in areas such as comprehensive land use and environmental planning, public safety, and state-of-the-art modeling and data systems, also have earned us much acclaim. With an employee group about 200 strong, we work for our Board of Directors - mayors, councilmembers, supervisors, and other leaders representing the jurisdictions within the San Diego region and neighboring areas. They play the important role of making policy decisions that shape the future of the region. Our collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and the community, the precision of our data, the completeness of our reports and studies, and our sound recommendations are essential components of the regional decision-making process.

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