M&J Engineering, P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

The Contract Administrators shall be responsible for assisting with developing contract documents,
including Invitations For Bid (IFB), Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Statements of Work (SOWs) for task orders DECO intends to solicit for their business needs. Responsibilities also shall include supporting DECO with the resolution of contract changes and claims.

• Identify appropriate methods of contracting for assigned projects and tasks, and develop
  procurement plans and schedules for the associated contracts and task orders;
• Assist with the preparation of contract documents and task orders for assigned projects and tasks;
• Solicit bids or proposals, facilitate pre-qualification and/or pre-bid meetings, develop selection criteria for proposals, coordinate selection committees, and manage amendments to project and task requirements before submittal of bids or proposals;
• Facilitate pre-qualification and/or pre-bid meetings for assigned contracts;
• Prepare the requisite documentation and acquire concurrence from executive staff for the award of contracts and task orders;
• Coordinate with the contractors or vendors to acquire the documentation of bonds, insurance and other documents necessary to execute the contract agreements;
• Evaluate contractor-prepared claims and change proposals, determine merit of the proposals, coordinate the preparation of WMATA’s cost estimates, develop WMATA’s negotiating position and assist with negotiation of the claims and changes;
• Prepare the contract modification package for final review and approval at the conclusion of negotiation for contractor-prepared claims and change proposal;
• Close the contracts and task orders once all requirements have been accepted by the Authority;
• Become familiar with WMATA’s Procurement Procedure Manual (PPM) and with relevant WMATA Policy Instructions (PIs); and
• Perform other duties as assigned by the WMATA Task Manager.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a similar field;
• A minimum of ten (10) to 15 years of experience in construction contracts, change orders and claims;
• A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of transit construction experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the general principles, components, and requirements of developing procurement/solicitation packages;
• Experience managing procurement development for large-scale projects ($100 million+);
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365® applications;
• Knowledge of working in a government environment; and
• Ability to pass a government background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Brooks Act;
• Familiarity with the Buy America Act;
• Familiarity with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) procurement regulations;
• Project Management certification; and
• Previous WMATA construction experience.

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base.  We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff.  We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.