Manager Of Contracts and Procurement Services Operations and Administration

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, Operations and Administration 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 overall operations and administration. This includes oversight of contracts and procurements that fall into the areas of Professional Services (Non-A&E/CM), Facilities & Operations, Technology, Grants, and Revenue. 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 contract administration activities, Micro-purchase program oversight, insurance compliance, award reporting, audit and Public Records Act request support, and administration of the contract and purchasing modules within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

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.
• At least 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 experience preparing and reviewing various solicitation documents such as Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs) for small, informal, and formal procurements, including Multiple Award On-Call Contracts, Job Order Contracts (JOCs), task orders, amendments, and purchase orders; knowledge of Design-Build (D/B) and Construction Manager General Contractor (CM/GC) contracts are desirable.
• 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.