Sound Transit
Deputy Director - Procurement & Contracts (Construction)
Sound Transit, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Deputy Director - Procurement & Contracts (Construction)
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Sound Transit Salary range is $129K to $237K with a midpoint of $183K.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner. Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution). Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year. Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents. Pet Insurance. ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost. Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses. Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. General Purpose Under the general direction of the Director, Procurement & Contracts, manage professional staff in the Design and Construction section of the Procurement, Contracts and Agreements (PCA) Division in performing beginning to end procurement and contract work. The four key responsibilities and expectation areas for this position are: Build and maintain a strong team. Exceptional customer service and ability to assess and explain technical issues. Excellent strategic analysis skills. Serve as a subject matter expert. Essential Functions This position requires a highly effective manager with strong leadership skills capable of inspiring, motivating, coaching, earning and building equity and trust with a diverse workforce. Ability to coach, mentor, motivate, and train staff in procurement and administration of A&E services and public works. Ability to build working relationships and collaborate within PCA, the Agency, and with consultants and contractors. Ability to communicate effectively with not only internal departments including executive management, but also outside agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public through presentations, outreach events, conferences, and other events. Ability to manage employee relations; manage the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the division and all related staff and take appropriate corrective action when necessary. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Management, Legal, or closely related field. Six years of experience in architectural and engineering and/or public construction contracting and procurement services that includes the full range of contract administration and project management, preferably in a construction/transportation related environment; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Licenses Or Certifications Must have or obtain within 12 months of hire a Certified Public Purchasing Buyer or Officer certification from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council, or equivalent professional certification. Required Knowledge And Skills Leadership, coaching, mentoring, empowering and training practices, principles, methods, and techniques. Management practices, principles, methods, and techniques. Federal contracting principles, laws, regulations, and best practices and interpreting such principles, laws, and regulations. Contract rules for State and federal grants and contracts requirements including Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration requirements. Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
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Sound Transit Salary range is $129K to $237K with a midpoint of $183K.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner. Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution). Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year. Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents. Pet Insurance. ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost. Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses. Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. General Purpose Under the general direction of the Director, Procurement & Contracts, manage professional staff in the Design and Construction section of the Procurement, Contracts and Agreements (PCA) Division in performing beginning to end procurement and contract work. The four key responsibilities and expectation areas for this position are: Build and maintain a strong team. Exceptional customer service and ability to assess and explain technical issues. Excellent strategic analysis skills. Serve as a subject matter expert. Essential Functions This position requires a highly effective manager with strong leadership skills capable of inspiring, motivating, coaching, earning and building equity and trust with a diverse workforce. Ability to coach, mentor, motivate, and train staff in procurement and administration of A&E services and public works. Ability to build working relationships and collaborate within PCA, the Agency, and with consultants and contractors. Ability to communicate effectively with not only internal departments including executive management, but also outside agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public through presentations, outreach events, conferences, and other events. Ability to manage employee relations; manage the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the division and all related staff and take appropriate corrective action when necessary. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Management, Legal, or closely related field. Six years of experience in architectural and engineering and/or public construction contracting and procurement services that includes the full range of contract administration and project management, preferably in a construction/transportation related environment; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Licenses Or Certifications Must have or obtain within 12 months of hire a Certified Public Purchasing Buyer or Officer certification from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council, or equivalent professional certification. Required Knowledge And Skills Leadership, coaching, mentoring, empowering and training practices, principles, methods, and techniques. Management practices, principles, methods, and techniques. Federal contracting principles, laws, regulations, and best practices and interpreting such principles, laws, and regulations. Contract rules for State and federal grants and contracts requirements including Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration requirements. Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
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