Construction Procurement Manager

The Construction Procurement Manager is a dynamic, team-oriented position responsible for key functions of the City of Somerville’s procurement process across all municipal departments, with strong emphasis on Public Works, Water & Sewer, and Fleet as well as Engineering, Capital Projects, Public Safety and Parks & Recreation.

The City seeks a hands-on procurement and contracting professional with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to support the competitive and compliant sourcing of supplies, services, materials and equipment.  As an integral member of the six-person Purchasing Department, the Construction Procurement Manager works with department-level managers to engage in cost effective, value-driven purchasing procedures.  Daily work involves soup-to-nuts procurement and contract management, including: scope of work/specifications development; bid preparation, distribution and oversight; coordination of pre-bid conferences; opening of sealed bids and online posting of results; evaluation and tabulation of bids and proposals; issuance of contract awards; negotiation of contracts; review and preparation of compliant change orders and amendments; robust maintenance of procurement files.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as procurement advisor to City departments seeking: construction services and materials; fleet vehicles; professional services and supplies. 
• Assists municipal departments in: analysis of product and service needs; development of generic/brand-neutral specifications; identification of cost-saving opportunities and strategies for attracting competitive bids.
• Conducts market research as needed for development of purchase descriptions and specifications.
• Ensures that City departments document vendor performance.
• Researches, maintains and communicates current availability and appropriateness of various collaborative contracts, e.g. statewide contracts and contracts procured by other public entities or consortia. 
• Maintains professionally appropriate relationships with contractors and vendors to ensure equal access to bids and opportunities, and to facilitate negotiation of contracts and change orders.
• Proactively controls for compliance with applicable contract thresholds and allowable purchases in conjunction with department-level financial managers, project managers and Auditing Department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years experience, or any combination of education and experience which would confer required knowledge, skills and abilities.   Master’s degree in business administration, construction administration/management, public policy or related field preferred. 
• Superior interpersonal skills and customer-oriented demeanor.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and experience with complex transactions requiring minimal supervision.
• Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) certification within six (6) months of hire, or as approved by Purchasing Director; MCPPO certification at time of hire preferred.
• Proficiency in all contemporary MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook.

Desired Experience:

• Familiarity with CommBuys and working with statewide contracts and other cooperative and collaborative purchasing.
• At least three (3) years of experience in procurement related role or equivalent.
• MUNIS or related financial software.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans.

Send your resume and cover letter by Friday, March 3, 2017 to:

City Hall Personnel Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Fax: 617-666-4426
TTY: 1-866-808-4851
Email: employment_opportunities@somervillema.gov

City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request.