Construction Contract Specialist

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Contract Specialist to support campus construction projects by preparing and managing contracts in accordance with state laws and university policies.

You will handle RFPs, RFQs, and bid processes, review insurance and bonds, issue task orders, and track payments. This role requires coordination with staff, contractors, and clients, ensuring compliance and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• 3+ years contracting, accounting, or records management experience.
• 3+ years developing and posting RFPs, RFQs, and bids.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts including task orders, insurance, and bonds.
• Maintain project checklists, encumbrances, notices to proceed and change orders.
• Track contract amounts and invoice payments using accounting spreadsheets.
• Coordinate and conduct pre-bid meetings, bid openings, evaluations and negotiations.
• Prepare complex contract language and reviews of drawings and specs.
• Ensure HUB compliance and subcontracting Plan submissions.
• Interact with staff, clients and contractors and maintain project files.

Skills

Contract management

RFP/RFQ postings

Vendor coordination

PeopleSoft

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

UT mainframe

Excel

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Contract Specialist to support campus construction projects by preparing and managing contracts in accordance with state laws and university policies.

You will handle RFPs, RFQs, and bid processes, review insurance and bonds, issue task orders, and track payments. This role requires coordination with staff, contractors, and clients, ensuring compliance and accurate recordkeeping.