Contract Administrator
A transportation client is looking for a Contract Administrator.
Location: Orange, CA 92868
Position: Contract Administrator
Pay Rate: $42.67/hr
Duration: 3-6 months
Mondays to Fridays: 8am to 5pm PST
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, assigned to complex technology, construction, professional, architectural, or engineering projects, independently administers all phases of procurement process, including planning’ budgeting, and procurement. Confers with project managers to monitor vendor performance and determine and implement changes to contractual terms. Prepares amendments and resolves complex contract performance issues.
CORE COMPETENCIES & REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.
Displays High Integrity & Honesty:
- Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency.
Has Technical and Professional Expertise:
- Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job.
- Ensures contracts protect agency’s interests and uphold policies and procedures.
- Develops understanding of internal customers’ budgeting needs and procedures; provides pricing estimates and procurement strategies for projects. Reviews requisitions for funding availability and account code accuracy.
- Leads negotiations, creates, prepares, and issues contracts for complex procurements.
- Administers on-going contracts to ensure consistency with terms and conditions of contract.
Works in a Collaborative Manner with Others: Works in a collaborative manner with others, helps resolve unproductive conflict.
- Assists project managers in developing scopes of work and develops and issues Request for Proposals for complex procurements; determines appropriate procurement methods.
- Confers with project managers to prepare presentation materials and conduct pre-proposal/bid conferences and site visits.
- Confers with project manager to ensure contract compliance and conformance to applicable laws. Reviews and approves invoices for projects.
Solves Problems & Analyzes Issues:
- Has and applies problem analysis and problem-solving skills on a technical and interpersonal level.
- Prepares complex contract amendments, revisions, terminations, and closeouts. Negotiates settlement of contract disputes
- Interprets and clarifies contract provisions and advises project managers regarding compliance issues.
- Compiles statistics for reports and studies related to procurement activity.
Makes Decisions: Makes effective decisions by swiftly considering alternatives and making decisions needed despite pressures.
- Evaluates bids, proposals, and quotations; conducts cost and price analysis; chairs evaluation committee meetings and conducts vendor interviews.
- Determines consultant/contractor solution recommendations.
QUALIFICATION GUIDE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field, with a minimum of three years of purchasing experience, preferably in the development and administration of public contracts
At a minimum, a 7-year background check, education verification, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.