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The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART), a semi-autonomous agency of the City and County of Honolulu, is responsible for the design and construction of Hawaii's largest infrastructure project and the nation's first fully-automated rail transit system.Considerable work is in progress to extend the system past the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and into downtown Honolulu, representing an18.9-mile automated fixed-guideway rail system with 19 stations. It is an exciting time to be at HART, as the first segment of the rail system recently opened to the public.

HARTis searching for a dynamic, energetic individual to join the organization as a Procurement and Contracts Manager. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Procurement and Contract Administration, the Procurement and Contracts Manager plans, conducts, reviews, processes, and executes pre-solicitation notices and procurement contracts including, but not limited to small purchase, consultant, professional services, utility, third party, and design and construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day procurement and contract management support that includes responding to inquiries, identifying issues of non-compliance or other concerns, and drafting follow-up correspondence.
• Develops solicitation packages that are compliant with Federal and State statutes, regulations, policies, and other requirements, to achieve the intended project objective.
• Receives, secures, and records bids and proposals and assists with conducting the public opening of bids.
• Performs training for members of the evaluation and review committee.
• Reviews all necessary documentation to complete a Contract Change Order or Amendment.
• Analyzes invoices for contractual accuracy and recommends payment amounts.
• Interfaces with other HART department staff in support of the project managers to prepare documents for presentation to the Change Control Committee, HART executive management and HART Board as necessary.
• Coordinates with corporation counsel on matters requiring legal review.
• Audits contract procedures and responses to auditor inquiries.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, engineering, construction or related field. Substantive relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.
• Minimum of three (3) years applicable work experience that demonstrates substantive knowledge and understanding of procurement, design and construction, professional services, utilities, third party, and/or contract administration.

Benefits: This position is entitled to a comprehensive benefits package as provided by the City and County of Honolulu, including:

• Vacation - employees may earn 21 days per year, plus 13 holidays per year. Sick leave is also provided.
• Health plans include medical, prescription drug, vision and dental.
• Retirement plan and deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and development
• Flexible benefits plan
• Pre-tax benefit on transportation expenses

Location and Schedule: Work for this position is conducted in HART's offices. The typical work day is Monday-Friday, 7:45 am -4:30 p.m.

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