Description
Position Title: Procurement Lead
About the Position
Were seeking a Procurement Lead to support a major rail transit infrastructure program in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a highly visible position within an integrated project delivery team and requires active, on-site engagement throughout the life of the program.
This role will guide the collaborative development of procurement packages, partnering with engineering, construction, and operations teams to align technical, safety, and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for procurement planning, solicitation development, evaluation, and award across multiple Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) packages. Success in this role requires strong coordination, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder input while maintaining transparency, fairness, and full compliance with public procurement standards.
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in San Francisco, CA.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead planning and execution of procurement activities for major PDB and CMGC packages from concept through award.
- Collaborate with design, construction, and operations teams in the cooperative development of technical scopes and procurement documentation to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Prepare RFQs, RFPs, evaluation criteria, and selection documentation consistent with federal, state, and local procurement requirements.
- Coordinate pre-proposal communications, industry outreach, and structured feedback sessions with prospective contractors.
- Support proposal evaluations, scoring, and award recommendations.
- Work closely with legal, engineering, and program management partners to ensure document consistency and compliance.
- Track procurement schedules, identify potential risks, and coordinate timely issue resolution.
- Support transition from procurement to implementation handoff to ensure continuity of scope and expectations.
Attributes
- Works effectively across technical, operational, and management teams.
- Ensures precision and compliance in all procurement activities.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Provides steady direction, accountability, and follow-through within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates integrity, fairness, and transparency in every procurement action.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction procurement and management for large heavy civil infrastructure programs.
- Background supporting public-sector transit or rail projects, including federally funded procurements.
- Proven experience managing Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build, or CMGC procurement processes.
- Strong understanding of commuter rail transit operator requirements, including safety requirements and Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration regulatory requirements.
- Experience with industry standard procurement, project, and construction management software (e.g., Kahua, Primavera P6, InEight, e-Builder, Procore, Costpoint, etc.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering, construction management, or business administration.
- NIGP-CPP (Certified Procurement Professional), CPPO (Certified Public Procurement Officer), CPCM / CFCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager / Certified Federal Contract Manager), Professional (PMP) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with electrified commuter rail systems, including operations, maintenance, and asset lifecycle planning.
- Familiarity with overhead catenary systems, traction power, and operations and maintenance coordination.
- Understanding of California public procurement standards and procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $250k-$290k/year ($120-$140/hour). The final salary offered will be based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidates level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, geographic location, etc.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
- Unlimited flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
- Formal career planning and development program
- $2,500 annually toward professional development
- Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
- Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
- Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
- Free personal financial planning services
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus
Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS
Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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