NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Architecture & Engineering Lead (Contract Specialist III)
Seattle, WA
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$114K/yr - $144K/yrKing County’s Finance and Business Operations Division is seeking a Lead Contract Specialist for the Architecture & Engineering Procurement Team. This role is responsible for leading and overseeing procurement staff, managing contract issues, and providing expertise for major capital improvement projects in architecture and engineering.
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Responsibilities
Lead procurement staff for architecture, engineering, and professional services which include:
Assigning and overseeing workload
Resolving contract and procurement issues
Identifying and removing roadblocks for the team
Acting as point of contact for agency collaboration on contracting needs
Providing training for staff and customers
Leading process improvement projects
Coaching, mentoring, and leading staff to high levels of professional development and productivity
Research, prepare, and issue solicitation and contract documents in accordance with County policies and procedures
Determine applicability of federal and state requirements including but not limited to Federal Transportation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, and State Revolving Funds
Suggest alternative contracting methods such as general contractor construction manager, design-build, and job order contracting in compliance with state laws
Develop, review, and edit boilerplate documents such as RFPs, contracts, templates, guidelines, exhibits, forms, and manuals; and research cited references to RCW, WAC, or CFR to ensure references are current
Provide strategic advice, innovative solutions, technical expertise, and direction to ensure compliance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations
Support procurement’s position with knowledge of best practices, policies, executive orders, King County code, statutes, regulations, ordinances, and contract terms and conditions
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience planning, advertising, evaluating, and negotiating procurements and/or executing contracts for architecture and engineering services
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and investigative research skills
Experience improving operations, decreasing cycle time, streamlining work processes, and providing quality customer service
Experience managing different opinions, facilitating discussion, resolving conflicts, and finding resolutions
Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills
Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work
Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
Preferred
Associate DBIA or DBIA certification from the Design Build Institute of America
Knowledge of industry principles and practices for construction and/or alternative public works procurements and/or contracts
Experience with LEAN processes and principles
Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams, and other collaborative online tools
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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