Senior Contract Manager (Senior Procurement Manager)
Mace · New York, United States
- On site
- Full-time
- $160,000 / year
- New York, United States
Job highlights
- Manage procurements for major infrastructure projects.
- Ensure regulatory compliance for all contracts.
- Support financial analysis and vendor evaluations.
- Administer contracts and manage documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
About the role
About Mace
Mace's purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition, creating responsible places with transformative impact globally. We believe in a culture shaped by our values: Safety First, Client Focus, Integrity, and Create Opportunity. Within our consult business, we leverage practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock project potential.The Project: Gateway Development Commission (GDC)
Mace, as part of the MPA delivery partner joint venture (Mace-Parsons-Arcadis), is supporting the GDC on the Gateway Program in New York, including the monumental Hudson Tunnel Project. This project is a critical part of the Northeast Corridor, aiming to significantly improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency for 800,000 daily passengers. It's a milestone project, receiving nearly $12 billion in federal funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, marking the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.Key Responsibilities
- Assist GDC’s Procurement personnel with the solicitation and award of HTP Packages, professional service contracts, and other procurements.
- Facilitate regular onsite group procurement trainings and recommend professional development opportunities for procurement staff.
- Manage the regular transfer of procurement documents into the PMIS file retention system, ensuring compliance with GDC’s procurement policies and procedures.
- Support cost-estimating, pricing analysis, and vendor/proposer responsibility determinations.
- Conduct financial capacity evaluations and cost-price analysis for vendors and proposers.
- Assist with contract administration for all HTP Package contracts and other professional services/vendor contracts.
- Ensure contracts comply with applicable regulations and advise GDC of regulatory changes.
- Support internal and external audits, invoicing, payments, change orders, and project close-out activities.
- Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including documentation, drawings, and materials related to the project in PMIS.
- Assign document numbers and coordinate change management processes for procurement and contract documentation.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local procurement regulations and GDC policies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in procurement, contract administration, or supply chain management, preferably on large infrastructure or transportation projects.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local procurement regulations and requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with project management information systems (PMIS), document control systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated starting salary: $160k (subject to experience, skills, and qualifications).
- Mace is an inclusive employer, welcoming diverse candidates.
- Open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options.
Key skills/competency
Procurement, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Compliance, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Vendor Management, Infrastructure Projects.Skills & topics
- Senior Contract Manager
- Procurement
- Contract Administration
- Supply Chain Management
- Infrastructure Projects
- Hudson Tunnel Project
- New York
- Federal Procurement
- Financial Analysis
- Compliance
- Negotiation
- Mace
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in procurement, contract administration, and large infrastructure projects, aligning keywords with the job description.
- Showcase compliance expertise: Emphasize your familiarity with federal, state, and local procurement regulations in your application.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency: Detail your experience with PMIS, document control systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your collaborative approach with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Research Mace's values: Understand their commitment to safety, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunity, and integrate this into your responses.
Technical preparation
Study federal, state, local procurement regulations.,Practice using PMIS and document control systems.,Review financial analysis and cost-price techniques.,Understand contract administration principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex contract negotiation.,How do you ensure regulatory compliance?,Tell me about collaborating with diverse teams.,How do you manage multiple contract priorities?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated salary for the Senior Contract Manager role at Mace?
- The estimated starting salary for the Senior Contract Manager position at Mace is $160,000. However, the actual starting salary may vary based on factors such as your experience, skills, and qualifications.
- What type of projects will a Senior Contract Manager at Mace work on?
- A Senior Contract Manager at Mace will primarily work on large-scale infrastructure and transportation projects, specifically supporting the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) on the Hudson Tunnel Project in New York.
- What qualifications are essential for the Senior Contract Manager position at Mace?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, along with 2-5 years of experience in procurement or contract administration, and familiarity with procurement regulations.
- Does Mace offer flexible work arrangements for the Senior Contract Manager role?
- Yes, Mace is open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options for the Senior Contract Manager role, provided they are suitable for the position's requirements.
- How important is knowledge of federal procurement regulations for this role?
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement regulations and requirements is crucial for the Senior Contract Manager role, as you will be ensuring contracts comply with applicable regulations and policies.
- What kind of systems proficiency is required for the Senior Contract Manager at Mace?
- Proficiency with project management information systems (PMIS), document control systems, and the Microsoft Office Suite is required for this role, particularly for managing and retaining procurement documents.
- Can I apply for the Senior Contract Manager position if I don't meet all the listed criteria?
- Mace encourages applications even if you don't meet every single criterion. They believe you may still be the best candidate or a good fit for another role.
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