Capital Projects Contracts Lead for Major Transit

Octa+ Energie; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

OCTA is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to oversee complex procurements and contract administration for major capital projects in Orange County. The role involves developing RFPs and bids, managing contract amendments and change orders, and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely delivery of OC Streetcar and related infrastructure initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in public procurement and contract administration, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in development and administration of contracts.
• Experience in complex procurement and contract administration, preferably public agency capital projects.
• Knowledge of competitive procurement practices and applicable procurement requirements.
• Experience administering architectural/engineering, construction, and professional services contracts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurements and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex procurements and contract administration activities for major transportation and capital improvement projects.
• Develop and administer RFPs, RFIs, cooperative agreements, and other procurement documents.
• Coordinate architectural, engineering, construction, and professional services procurements with local and federal funding.
• Administer contracts, task orders, amendments, and construction change orders.
• Support high-profile projects such as OC Streetcar, freeway improvements, rail infrastructure, and transit facility improvements.
• Collaborate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and internal departments to support timely project delivery.
• Monitor procurement schedules, contract requirements, and compliance with agency policies and regulations.
• Provide procurement and contract administration support to Capital Programs, Planning, Transit, Facilities Maintenance, and LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency.
• Identify and resolve procurement and contract issues while balancing priorities.

Skills

Procurement

Contract administration

Negotiation

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public/finance/construction management

Job description

OCTA is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to oversee complex procurements and contract administration for major capital projects in Orange County. The role involves developing RFPs and bids, managing contract amendments and change orders, and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely delivery of OC Streetcar and related infrastructure initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in public procurement and contract administration, with