Serves as a Senior Manager of the Procurement team assigned to the design and construction of Metro’s D (Purple) Line Extension Transit Project - Phase 3.

Developed, reviewed and commented on Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and other issues; prepared and issued solicitation amendments as necessaryLead other RFPs and IFB team members and stakeholders in planning, developing strategies, answering questions and correcting errors and/or inconsistencies in the solicitationsPrepared packages for advertising, printing, and distributionConducted pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings to summarize solicitation requirements, answer questions and set schedulesEstablished evaluation criteriaReceived bids and proposals; lead the bid/proposal evaluation processes; acted as chairperson on bid/proposal evaluation team; recommended contract awards to managementPrepared various contract letters and noticesResponded to bid and proposal protests over content or awardParticipated in initial contractor and consultant conferencesPrepared final conformed contractsReviewed and approved invoices and paymentsNegotiated and approved change orders, task orders, contract work orders and contract modificationsEstablished negotiation strategiesPerformed cost analysesCoordinated escrow agreementsAttended progress meetings to review contract issues, payment schedules, and made adjustments to contractMonitored and enforced contract compliance to ensure compliance with contract termsAssisted in developing claim avoidance and resolution strategies designed to minimize damage assessment and effect on schedulesAssisted with final inspection punch-lists and prepared closeout documentsPrepared monthly status reports, summaries, and other correspondenceBriefed management on assigned projects and give oral presentations as applicableCommunicated and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goalsContributed to ensuring that the EEO, Small/Disadvantaged Business, and Labor policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Perform professional and complex contract administration, and ensure compliance by assisting Authority departments with the development of new contracts, and providing guidance in the ongoing administration and compliance of a variety of existing contracts related to professional services. Develop new contracts which entails shepherding the procurement process from development and issuance of the RFP/IFB, through the closing of the contract at the end of its term. Monitor ongoing administration and compliance of existing contracts including processing and reviewing existing contract task orders/releases to ensure compliance with the terms contract(s) as well as drafting and administering any applicable amendments.