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Boston Public Schools Design & Construction Procurement Manager (SY24-25) in Boston, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job ID: 5033003
Job Description
Job Description:
Functional and Technical Skills : Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skills to do their job at a high level of accomplishment; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills. Demonstrates proficiency in managing and leading a unionized workforce, including understanding collective bargaining agreements and labor relations.
Personal Learning and Development: Continuously develops and improves skills; adapts behavior based on feedback. Seek out training and development opportunities related to management and leadership, particularly in a union environment.
Managing Through Processes and Systems: Develop the operational infrastructure, including practices, processes, and procedures to ensure efficient and effective workflow; effectively leverages limited resources to achieve maximum results; simplify complex processes; Develop and maintain self-managing systems. Implement and manage systems for effective staff supervision, performance management and conflict resolution within unionized employees.
Essential Functions:
Serves as Bid Manager to a variety of BPS Facilities Management Department seeking contracted services and supplies.
Works with Project Managers and Project Director to develop scopes of work and specifications, to establish minimum qualifications and evaluation criteria used in procurement documents.
Communicate regularly with Project Managers, Assistant Director of Finance, and Executive Director to ensure they understand and adhere to procurement and contracting laws, policies, and procedures.
Work with departments to determine the best and most appropriate pricing methodology to use when requesting quotes and bids.
Prepare and review invitations for bids and requests for proposals prior to advertising them.
Responsible for advertising all bids in the required manner, local publications, central register, goods, services, etc.
Responsible for the preparation and execution of awarded contracts.
Maintain neat and complete records of procurement projects, including procurement-related correspondence.
Receives and investigates complaints and bid protests brought under the terms of m. G. L. C7 38; m. G. L. C. 30 39m, m. G. L. 30b, m. G. L. C. 149.
Maintains records and databases; prepares reports and performs related work as required/directed by the Assistant Director of Finance and Executive Director.
Create, maintain and support BPS-specific online procurement forms.
Create online bids, RFPs and contracts providing support to vendors for online procurement.
Supervises and manages the performance of 6 union staff members, including assigning tasks, providing feedback and conducting performance evaluations.
Ensure compliance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Addresses and resolves employee grievances in a timely manner in accordance with union guidelines and district policies.
Facilitate team meetings and promote a positive and productive work environment.
Qualifications Required :
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
Massachusetts Certified Public Procurement Official
Demonstrate experience in supervising and managing a unionized workforce.
Qualifications Preferred:
Masters of Business Administration
Terms: Managerial, C52
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not
discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Job Categories
Support Staff, Maintenance