Procurement and Contracts Manager - Dallas, TX*

CMTS LLC

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years of experience in procurement, contract management, and construction administration.
  • Experience with public-sector procurement processes, ideally in K-12 settings.
  • Strong understanding of contract types, terms, and risk allocation.
  • Proficient in managing RFQs, RFPs, and bid packages.
  • Exceptional negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple procurements and contracts concurrently.

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement activities for K-12 construction projects by managing RFQs, RFPs, and bid packages.
  • Develop and finalize scopes of work, bid documents, and procurement packages.
  • Coordinate with design teams, estimators, and project managers to ensure project alignment.
  • Manage the solicitation process, including advertisements, pre-bid meetings, and bidder communications.
  • Evaluate bids and proposals, overseeing bid openings and best-value selection processes.
  • Draft and administer contracts, agreements, and amendments while ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Identify and mitigate procurement and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to support impactful educational infrastructure programs.
  • Collaborative, growth-focused work environment.
  • Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Procurement and Contracts Manager - Dallas, TX

Full-Time | On-Site | Dallas, TX

About Your Role

CMTS is seeking a highly motivated Procurement and Contracts Manager to support Dallas Independent School District (DISD) capital improvement and construction programs in Dallas, TX. This role is responsible for managing procurement activities, contract administration, solicitation processes, contract compliance, and risk management across multiple K-12 construction projects and public-sector procurements.

Required Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in:
    • Construction Management
    • Business Administration
    • Engineering
    • Related field


Preferred Certifications
  • CPCM - Certified Professional Contracts Manager
  • Similar contract or procurement certifications preferred


Required Qualifications
  • 8-12+ years of experience in:
    • Procurement
    • Contract Management
    • Construction Administration
  • Experience supporting:
    • Public-sector procurement processes
    • K-12 or municipal construction programs preferred
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Contract types
    • Contract terms
    • Risk allocation
  • Experience preparing and managing:
    • RFQs
    • RFPs
    • Bid packages
  • Strong:
    • Negotiation skills
    • Organizational skills
    • Communication abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple procurements and contracts simultaneously


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with:
    • Texas public procurement laws
    • School district procurement requirements
  • Familiarity with:
    • e-Builder
    • PMWeb
    • Similar contract management platforms
  • Knowledge of construction delivery methods including:
    • Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
    • CMAR
    • Design-Build
  • Experience supporting:
    • Large capital improvement programs
    • Bond-funded programs


Responsibilities
  • Lead procurement activities for multiple K-12 construction projects including:
    • RFQs
    • RFPs
    • Bid packages
  • Develop, review, and finalize:
    • Scopes of work
    • Bid documents
    • Procurement packages
  • Coordinate with:
    • Design teams
    • Estimators
    • Project Managers
  • Manage solicitation processes including:
    • Advertisements
    • Pre-bid meetings
    • Addenda
    • Bidder communications
  • Oversee:
    • Bid openings
    • Bid evaluations
    • Proposal analysis
    • Best-value selection processes
  • Prepare:
    • Bid tabulations
    • Evaluation reports
    • Contract award recommendations
  • Ensure procurement compliance with:
    • Local regulations
    • State regulations
    • Federal regulations
    • Public-sector requirements
  • Draft, review, and administer:
    • Contracts
    • Agreements
    • Amendments
  • Support negotiation of:
    • Contract terms
    • Pricing
    • Conditions with vendors and contractors
  • Manage:
    • Contract execution
    • Contract tracking
    • Documentation throughout project lifecycle
  • Oversee:
    • Change Order review
    • Contract compliance
    • Scope alignment
  • Coordinate with:
    • Legal teams
    • Finance teams
    • Program leadership
  • Maintain:
    • Contract logs
    • Procurement schedules
    • Documentation systems
  • Identify and mitigate:
    • Procurement risks
    • Contractual risks
  • Support:
    • Claims management
    • Dispute resolution
    • Audit readiness activities
  • Provide guidance to project teams regarding:
    • Contract interpretation
    • Procurement compliance
  • Develop and implement:
    • Procurement procedures
    • Contract management best practices
  • Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations


Preferred Skills / Abilities
  • Contract clarity and risk management
  • Negotiation and decision-making skills
  • Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Process management and compliance oversight
  • Communication and stakeholder coordination abilities


What You Can Expect from CMTS
  • Opportunity to support impactful educational infrastructure programs
  • Collaborative and growth-focused work environment
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Career advancement and professional development opportunities


Salary Requirements
  • Compensation: DOE / COE


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