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Oklahoma State University · 2 hours ago

Contract Technician

Stillwater, OK

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$19.50/hr - $25.75/hr

4+ years exp

Oklahoma State University is seeking a Contract Technician to support the Construction & Contract Services Department. The role involves assisting the contract manager with various aspects of contracting, purchasing, and documentation while ensuring effective communication with customers and staff.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a supporting Construction & Contract Services Department team member for supporting the contract manager in detailed contracting, purchasing, soliciting, payment, and documentation aspects of all service contracts, construction contracts, requests for proposals, Architect/Engineering contracts, and other contracted items

Interact with customers at various levels of the University and other employees in a professional manner that enhances work effectiveness for the Construction & Contract Services Department

Work may be required and scheduled during non-business hours, which include evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays

Maintain a personal cell phone and remain continually available both during and after normal working hours

Work is conducted in a typical office environment and will include working with office automation equipment, files, etc

Occasionally move about or remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses, etc)

Promote a safe work environment

Qualification

ContractsProcurementAIM CPPM softwareOK Corral Central Purchasing SystemMicrosoft Office SuiteMathematical skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCustomer service skillsMultitaskingDependabilityCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Four years of experience with contracts and procurement for services, products, equipment, and/or construction/renovation

Have before hire and maintain after hire a valid driver's license

Ability to become proficient in the use of AIM CPPM software and OK Corral Central Purchasing System

Strong knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite

Strong mathematical skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills

Ability to coordinate and organize activities, set priorities, multitask, solve problems, and meet deadlines

Motivated and proactive self-starter capable of establishing goals and relying on experience, judgment, and teamwork to accomplish goals

Capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment, works well under pressure, and is able to prioritize workloads

Must be able to work independently with little supervision and meet deadlines

Must be able to excel in a team environment

Must be dependable

Must possess impeccable customer service skills

Must possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills to ensure information is accurate, as well as follow-up and planning skills

Preferred

Bachelor's Accounting, Business, Management, Economics, Administration, Logistics, Construction, or Engineering

Five to ten years of prior successful work experience working in an organization that contracts for services, products, equipment, and construction in various dollar amounts

Displayed ability to work independently with little supervision and in a team setting

Knowledge and experience with procurement and contract specification processes and formatting, as well as invoice and payment processing

Experience in accounts receivable and payable, and budgeting for a multi-million dollar business enterprise