Senior Contracts Specialist

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Construction Contracts

Date Posted: Oct 30, 2025

Description

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently available one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

JOB TITLE:

Senior Contracts Specialist (Construction Contracts)

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Contracts/Construction Contracts

REPORTS TO:

Manager, Construction Contracts

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

8 : 3 0 AM to 5: 0 0 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )

HAY POINTS:

496

SALARY RANGE:

$82,683 to $112,568

DEADLINE:

The Senior Contracts Specialist for Construction Contracts supports agency management in executing core procurement and construction contracts, tasks , and functions relating to the MTA’s capital program . This includes supporting the award of $2-3 billion in new construction contracts each year and supporting the management of claims and changes on contracts valued at approximately $5 billion. The Senior Contracts Specialist ti tle is the highest level in the three levels of the Contracts Specialist series .

They are responsible for supporting management - level titles within the Construction Contracts division.

• Support senior staff with the award and documentation of construction-related contracts, including A+B bidding, design-build, progressive-design build, and public-private partnership contracts.
• Support the Contracts Department with researching, enhancing, standardizing, and implementing digital procurements across MTA C&D.
• Work with Project Offices and Change Control Teams on behalf of the Contracts Department to process changes to capital construction contracts, including evaluation, analysis , and negotiations, as well as ensure the completeness of change order files and compliance with MTA C&D processes and procedures.
• Provide status updates on relevant tasks and activities to management, as required.
• Ensure that contract files properly document the procurement and decision-making process to promote the efficient operation of the Contracts Department.
• Ensure that awards and contract changes are logged in a timely and accurate manner for easy tracking and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Law, Government Contracting , or a related field .
• Minimum of four ( 4 ) years related experience in contracts and procurement.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement management principles, government project administration, and government bid process.
• Knowledge of contract terminology, terms and conditions, procurement, and construction management (including construction scheduling).
• Familiarity and experience with relevant local, state, and federal laws, including federal and state procurement laws, rules, and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem - solving, organizational, negotiation , and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite and document management software.

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC r to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply .