SALARY

$82,613.60

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, responsible for purchasing and related capital contract administration activities within an area of the department, procuring the goods and services necessary for the daily operations of the Authority, maintenance of both its rolling stock and physical plant, and design and construction of its capital projects including, but not limited to the Red Line Extension project, Rolling Stock procurements, and other major construction projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

•             Responsible for various types of capital procurements, such as preparation of bid proposals (including Invitations for Bids, Requests for Proposals, and Letters of Interest and Qualifications), review of contractor responses, and preparation recommendations in accordance with all applicable laws and CTA regulations.

•             Administers addendums, directive letters, change orders, and process orders for contracts as required.

•             Reviews contract specifications, conducts pre-bid and pre-award meetings, determines responsiveness and responsibility of bidders, negotiates contracts and change orders; and coordinates contractual approvals with responsible departments.

•             Coordinates and participates in evaluation, selection, and negotiation committees to obtain goods or services as directed.

•             Meets with vendors and CTA departments (Construction, Engineering, Law, & Diversity) as needed to assess needs and maintains a file of current product catalogs and price schedules.

•             Prepares requests for concurrence and approval from funding on procurements as necessary.

•             Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position may include the following jobs:

Job Title

•             None

CHALLENGES

•             Funding/Budget Constraints, Market Conditions, Shifting Needs/Priorities, Compressed Time Schedule, Regulatory Compliance/Constraints, Vendor Performance, Consultation and Coordination with User, Law, Capital Investment, and Diversity departments to ensure that all laws and program requirements are met in the contracting process.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

•             Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or Engineering, or a combination of education and experience related to this position.

•             Three (3) years of experience in office administration, project management, capital procurement, or construction procurement preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

•             Must be able to walk, sit, and carry up to 10 pounds.

•             Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

•        Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•             General knowledge and understanding of formal bidding principles & procedures and Capital Construction solicitations.

•             Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and the applications of these products in support of purchasing activities.

•             Strong verbal and written communication skills.

•             Basic skill in reading and interpreting specifications, drawings, and purchase requests.

•             Good analytical, organizational & project management skills.

•             Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.

•             General knowledge of Federal, State, and Local procurement regulations and guidelines

•             Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence.

WORKING CONDITIONS

•             General office environment

•             Occasionally required to visit operating locations including; Bus Garages, Rail Shops, and construction sites.

•             Subject to normal garage/shop hazards such as noise, dust, grease, moving vehicles, etc. when visiting field locations

•             Subject to weather conditions when evaluating the provision of service.

•             This position is considered a "C-List" position under the “Revolving Door” prohibition within the State Officials and Employees Act (5 ILCS 430/5-45), which contains a number of post-employment restrictions CTA employees in C-list designated positions must follow. Among other requirements listed in this statute, CTA employees in C-list designated positions are required to follow State notification procedures to the Office of the Executive Inspector General prior to acceptance of any applicable non-State employment or may be fined significant penalties.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

•             Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.)

•             Standard office equipment.