Director, Contract Administration; Rolling Stock

Overview

Directs, leads, and oversees contract administration and procurement activities related to the acquisition of Metro equipment, materiel, products, or services. The Director, Contract Administration will lead Metro’s contract administration and procurement activities for rolling stock, equipment, materials, products, and services. The Director will oversee high-value contracts, ensure compliance, establish strategic procurement policies, and guide cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and drive efficiency.

Recruitment Timelines
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Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of February 23, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your  profile and emails for the latest updates.

• Directs and oversees contract administration and procurement activities for the assigned area
• Provides advice to internal and external clients for decisions on all commercial/contract issues
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and Metro rules, regulations, and policies
• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for contract administration and buying staff and activities
• Coordinates major contract administration activities with other departments
• Assists in the development and modification of Metro's long- and short-range plans
• Represents Metro at meetings and events with internal and external representatives, including governmental agencies and professional and business organizations
• Ensures alignment on acquisition strategies with internal clients
• Ensures that staff appropriately manages the acquisition life cycle, including performance against contracts
• Coordinates programs with Diversity and Economic Opportunity to increase participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and ensure compliance with targeted goals
• Develops strategies to resolve potential problems on major contracts
• Develops general, special, and technical provisions in contracts as needed
• Negotiates resolution of complex commercial/contractual concerns and completion and termination processes
• Directs the preparation and administration of the division budget for areas of responsibility
• Supports the design and maintenance of procurement business systems, including Financial Information System, Maintenance and Materiel Management System, and Automated Storage and Retrieval System
• Evaluates or monitors contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations
• Analyzes claims or complaints occurring in performance of contracts
• Monitors developments related to assigned areas of responsibility, evaluates their impact upon Metro operations, and recommends and implements improvements
• Prepares comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Supervises, trains, and motivates assigned staff
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all subordinate employees
• May be required to perform other related job duties

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration, or a related field;
  Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

• Five years of relevant management-level experience in procurement or contract administration

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions…