Manager Contract

Are you ready to think about the future and dream big? At Port Houston, we're seeking individuals who are eager to tackle the most significant challenges of their careers. For over a century, we've been driven by vision and scale, delivering impactful initiatives that shape Houston and the region. Our sustainability and success hinge on attracting, retaining, and nurturing exceptional talent.

When you join Port Houston, you're embarking on a journey towards a fulfilling career path. Take the first step in the right direction—are you READY?

Position Summary:
Playing an integral role in driving and supporting our business goals and objectives for sustainable growth, assists Port Houston departments with vendor contracting issues and procuring cost efficient goods and services.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Oversee daily operations of the procurement process; facilitate meetings, approve
  purchase orders, and process solicitation-change requests, addenda, and change orders
• Manage execution of daily solicitation review and related documentation through the
  procurement life cycle
• Review and expedite issuance of purchase orders (POs) and contracts for new orders
• Assist key stakeholders both during the requirements analysis stage of a solicitation, bid
  process, and during contract administration
• Create and write solicitation specifications for competitive bids and proposals
• Utilize a complete understanding of fiscal controls, procurement law and best practices,
  and contract ethics
• Ensure contract-related documents are accurate, error free, and protect the best
  interests of Port Houston
• Construct, interpret, and enforcement of solicitation related documents and processes
• Develop proposed ways to improve solicitation related documents
• Maintain electronic and hard copies of all contract-related documents
• Lead internal project activities, such as audits, updating process and procedures, and
  other special projects
• Create procurement processes and policies
• Participate and present procurement topics at external events
• Provide ad hoc and customized reporting on the status of solicitations/contracts
• Mitigate potential risk and liability to Port Houston
• Supervise and manage all aspects of contract administration and small business
  administration functions including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year end
  reporting
• Oversee direct reports and provide guidance in accomplishing work objectives
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability,
  diligence, and you)
• Perform related duties as required

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related major in a
  public or accredited private academic institution required
• Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate preferred
• 5 years of related experience in a similar role required
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Certified Contract Manager preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of strategic procurement
• Knowledge of and experience in providing counseling concerning the full range of laws,
  policies, directives, and practices applicable to public contracting and fiscal issues
• Knowledgeable in applicable statutory requirements, and industry best practices
• Knowledge of Business and Management Principles involved Strategic Planning,
  Resource Allocation, Leadership Techniques and Coordination of People and Resources
• Excellent oral and written communicator with exceptional time management,
  organization, and follow-up skills
• Customer service skills
• Negotiation skills
• Organization, time management, judgment, decision making, and critical thinking skills
• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to understand and interpret the technical concepts of solicitations, performance
  work statements, and contracts and the ability to communicate these concepts to key
  personnel in an articulate manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks

Key Competencies Required:

• Aligns Organizational Resources
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Building Trust
• Effective Communication
• Strategic Decision Making
• Manages Conflict

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.  To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers.  Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged.  Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government. 

Thank you for choosing Port Houston in your career search.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.