Quality Assurance and Contract Specialist - Main Shop

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Quality Assurance and Contract Specialist - Main Shop to measure and monitor performance of all materials and vendor activities to ensure quality and performance in meeting Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) maintenance and operating efficiencies consistent with adopted guidelines and objectives. Establishes, implements, and administers processes to ensure vendor and PRT compliance with established and proposed contracts. Works closely with Fleet Coordinator and Fleet Vehicle Specialist on matters pertaining to product testing and analysis to ensure contract specification compliance, both in determining successful bidders and for follow-up throughout the contract term. Establish product testing procedures to indicate the applicability of products for PRT use. Reviews bid specifications to ensure contract compliance clauses are acceptable. Performs complex internal investigations of PRT maintenance activities and assists Manager in the development and implementation of quality assurance standards and procedures addressing maintenance quality, productivity, and performance. Performs random product testing and coordinates field and lab testing of products. Essential Functions: • Works closely with Fleet Coordinator and Fleet Vehicle Specialist on matters pertaining to product testing and analysis to ensure contract specification compliance, both in determining successful bidders and for follow-up throughout the contract term. Establishes product testing procedures in order to indicate the applicability of products for PRT use. • Reviews bid specifications to ensure contract compliance clauses are included, current, standardized, and executable. • Performs complex internal investigations, assessments, and analysis of PRT maintenance activities as an in-house consultant to operations and maintenance management. Assists the Manager of Vehicle Projects in the development and implementation of quality assurance standards and procedures addressing maintenance quality, productivity, and performance as they relate to Manchester Main Ship in support of maintenance and service at the bus divisions. Job requirements include: • High school diploma or GED. • Associate's degree or two (2) years of college in business or related field from an accredited college or university. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. • Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel. • Customer focused, well organized and results oriented. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Effective and professional communication skills. • Valid PA drivers' license. Preferred Attributes: • Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university. • Experience in conducting bus fleet, heavy vehicle fleet or industrial machine maintenance analysis. • Experience in managing bus or heavy automotive fleet vehicle maintenance, including a thorough knowledge of bus and/or heavy vehicle systems/equipment. No certifications or licenses required. • Vocational training in mechanical/electrical-electronic equipment and systems. • Statistical process control knowledge. • Knowledge of business practices related to the purchasing of equipment, materials and services required for vehicle and/or machinery maintenance. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume. EOE