City and County of Denver · 1 day ago
Contract Administrator: Project Management Office - Denver International Airport
Denver, CO
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expThe City and County of Denver is seeking a Contract Administrator for the Project Management Office at Denver International Airport (DEN). The role involves managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with various stakeholders to oversee construction and design projects, while also providing technical guidance and maintaining contract documentation.
GovernmentHealth CareNon ProfitPublic SafetySecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develops, documents, and establishes policy for all necessary contractual parameters, including types of contractors and services, and construction requirements; develops requests for information or proposals, and inter-governmental agreements
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
Coordination with Contractors to ensure that pay applications are accurate and processed promptly. This includes, but is not limited to, providing Schedule of Values, reports and completing forms necessary to prepare and submit a pay application. 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. Schedule shall insure that all projects are designed, advertised and awarded in coordination with funding schedule and construction season
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
Qualification
Required
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
A valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment
Preferred
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), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)
Company
City and County of Denver
The City and County of Denver has adopted the "Adoption of Level Red-Severe Risk" Public Health Order, as amended by Colorado Public Health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.37MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety CommissionOpportunity Now Colorado"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2024-07-02Grant· $0.08M
2024-03-19Grant· $1.54M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Merlin Namuth
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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