Job

Senior Procurement Specialist - Construction

  • Company: Community Transit
  • Location: Everett , Washington 98204 United States
  • Salary: $86,434 to $129,649
  • Date Posted: October 8, 2025
  • Closing Date: December 12, 2025

Description

As a Senior Procurement Specialist - Construction, you will play a critical role in supporting the agency’s capital development projects by leading the procurement and administration of complex contracts related to construction, engineering, and professional services. You will promote and manage Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program outreach and compliance, ensuring that our projects are equitable, inclusive, and compliant with federal and state requirements. You will advise and guide project teams through every stage of the procurement process—from planning and solicitation to negotiation, award, and contract administration—ensuring efficiency, transparency, and alignment with agency goals. In this role, you will also provide strategic procurement direction to managers and project staff, balancing regulatory compliance with practical project needs. Success in this position requires building strong, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and contractors to keep construction projects on track and moving forward.

Requirements

Senior Procurement Specialist: $86,433 - $129,649

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, purchasing, public administration, economics, or a related field.

• Professional certification: CPPO, CPPB, CACM, CPSM, or other equivalent procurement, supply chain, or construction related certification (CPPO/CPPB preferred).

• 5 years of experience in public procurement for both goods and services, including complex capital projects.

• 3 years of experience leading teams, working with committees, interacting with executive managers, supervisors, and staff, and applying project management.

• Professional experience with PC-based software such as MS Office, email, and scheduling applications.

Or

Procurement Specialist: $80,690 - $121,036

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, purchasing, public administration, economics, or a related field.

• 2 years of experience in public procurement for both goods and services, including complex capital projects.

• 1 years of experience leading teams, working with committees, interacting with executive managers, supervisors, and staff, and applying project management.

• Professional experience with PC-based software such as MS Office, email, and scheduling applications. An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

Application Process

Go to www.communitytransit.org or directly to: https://careers-commtrans.icims.com/jobs/1828/senior-procurement-specialist---construction/job

• Only online applications accepted.

• Applicants for this job may be considered for other openings up to six months after the date this position is filled.

• Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position. The evaluation process may include interviews, background check, reference checks and various performance tests.

Contact Info


Name: Heather Dolman
Email: heather.dolman@commtrans.org
Closing Date: December 12, 2025
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