Assistant Contract Manager

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Summary:

Manages all aspects of construction, professional services and other non-professional services contracts from the initial request for services through closeout.

Posting Period: 5/4/2026 to 5/15/2026
Location: Chelsea, MA
Salary: $98,565.48 - $144,961.42 Annually $1,895.49 - $2,787.72 Weekly
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director, Procurement, Deputy Director, Procurement, and/or Deputy Contract Manager(s), contributes to the development and implementation of Authority-wide policies and procedures for all aspects of public procurement and contracting and oversees the procurement process for MWRA construction, professional services, and non-professional services contracts.
• Creates, reviews, evaluates, and/or negotiates documents related to the procurement of construction and non-professional service contracts, including but not limited to, construction specifications and drawings, addenda, and bids for format and substance, as well as compliance with Authority standards and applicable law, especially, M.G.L. c. 149 and 30.
• Creates, reviews, evaluates, and/or negotiates documents related to the procurement of professional services contracts, including but not limited to, Requests for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P), Scopes of Work, Contract Agreements, and Amendments for format and substance, as well as compliance with Authority standards and applicable law; oversees Contractor/Consultant Selection Committee meetings as required.
• Oversees and administers the advertising and electronic bidding process to make bid documents available to the public, open bids, and award and execute construction, professional services and non-professional services contracts in compliance with Authority standards and applicable law; works with administrative staff on these tasks.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience. A JD degree may substitute for up to three (3) years of experience.
• At least five (5) years of contract management experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
• A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License or equivalent from another state.
• Eligible for telework up to 50% after initial waiting period.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Public sector/government contracting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with M.G.L. Chapters 149 and 30 or with design and other professional service contracts preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong attention to detail and analytical ability.

Tools and Equipment Used

Office machines as normally associated with a professional office environment, including the use of telephones, personal computers, typical office software, email, videoconference applications, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, including office equipment, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. There are no requirements that weight is lifted or force is exerted in the performance of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet in office settings.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the general supervision of the Deputy Contract Manager. May receive assignments, guidance and direction from Director or Deputy Director, Procurement.
May provide functional supervision to administrative staff.

Other Position Information
PCR: 8810050
Division: Administration
Department: Procurement
Union/Grade: United Steelworkers Local 9360 (Unit 6)/Grade 12

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.