Contract Administrator

$65,523 - $108,113/Yr

City and County of Denver - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Denver, CO

10,001+ employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Contract Administrator position at Denver International Airport (DEN) involves managing contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. This role is crucial for the Project Management Office (PMO) within the Airport Infrastructure Management Development division, where the administrator will work closely with various stakeholders, including contractors and city departments, to facilitate project completion on time and within budget. The position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to multitask across various projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops, documents, and establishes policy for all necessary contractual parameters, including types of contractors and services, and construction requirements.
• Markets opportunities for contracting with DEN through Contractor Class presentations.
• Moderates pre-proposal conferences, reviews proposals and financial information submitted, and develops and oversees evaluation parameters for proposals.
• Coordinates with Contractors to ensure that pay applications are accurate and processed promptly.
• Processes submittals and Requests for Information for review and reply to the contractor.
• Reviews Contractor Change Requests and their proposals for accuracy and conformance to the contract and arranges negotiation meetings with the contractor and project manager.
• Processes all changes to the contract.
• Prepares specifications for inclusion in contract documents.
• Completes all information and forms necessary to advertise and procure a contract.
• Negotiates the final terms of contracts for construction and design projects.
• Coordinates work with Project Managers to establish design and advertising schedule for construction projects.
• Provides technical guidance to staff and contractors regarding pay applications, policies and procedures for contract management.
• Acts as a liaison to the City Attorney's Office and the Business Management Services office.
• Follows prospective contracts throughout Request For Proposal, contracting, and close-out processes, and coordinates actions for breach of contract situations.
• Makes presentations to contractors, city employees, and consultants to provide information on contract policies and procedures and on general business management.
• Maintains a tracking system of contract files throughout the term of the contract, archives all resource documents, and completes reports for management on contractor performance.
• Coordinates internal review committees and recommends contract renewals, extensions, amendments and modifications to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Management, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience performing contract negotiation, contract administration, or conducting research and analysis in an area such as budget, compliance issues, or accounting.
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Workday or other financial management systems.
• Demonstrated skills in understanding contractual requirements and applying compliance principles to stated requirements to a variety of contract types.

Benefits

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)
• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year)
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)