Senior Contract Administrator

Job Description:

Senior Contract Administrator

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: Financial Management Services - Procurement, Fleet, and Warehousing Services
Reporting Location: 2805 McKinney St
Workdays & Hours: Mon. - Fri./7:00am- 4:00pm* * Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Sr. Contract Administrator is a mid-level position that will work under the direction of a Division Manager and will be involved with activities required developing and maintaining contracts for various construction and professional engineering services contracts from proposal development through product/service delivery and then final closeout of the contract. This person will have the skills to conduct proposal preparation, assist in contract administration, and contract risk analysis. This person will review contract terms and estimates and determine whether they are reasonable, accurate, meet operational needs, and in accordance with departmental policies and legal requirements. The Sr. Contract Administrator must have the ability to interpret terms and conditions of a contract as well as monitoring performance against contract requirements and obligations. Responsibilities, include:

• Maintains, updates and communicates bid and proposal information.
• Provides advice and interpretation of contract requirements.
• Develop working relationships with vendor contacts of assigned contracts.
• Closeout contracts at end of award period and archive relevant documents for audit purposes.
• Participate in development and coordination of long-range plans and funding strategies for operations.
• Monitor contractor performance, evaluating and resolving post-award performance and invoice issues.
• Reviews RFPs; processes specifications, progress, and other reports; advises management of risk and contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.
• Essential functions include, but not limited to producing contractual correspondence, narratives for contract changes, conducting contract negotiations, contractual interpretation of order requirements and agreements, billing support, upkeep of assigned contract files and track all internal/external contractual obligations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Management position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Government or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Four (4) years of contract compliance experience are required.

Substitution: Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with Contract Compliance, Procurement, and/or Purchasing Investigative background. Training and/or Certification in Contract Administration, Project Management or Project Procurement is a plus. Strong personal computer skills with good working knowledge of Office Applications, including Excel and MS Word.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 27

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832-393-6737).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393-6737). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 12/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$79,560.00 - $85,450.82 Annually