Contract Administrator

denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B Retirement Plan

PTO + holidays

Medical, dental, vision plans

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support the Sidewalk Program within DOTI. This full-time, term-limited position focuses on contracted construction and professional services, ensuring compliance and timely deliverables.

You will develop RFQ/P documents, procure projects via Hard Bid, collaborate with the City Attorney's Office, and provide responsive service to internal stakeholders while advancing infrastructure investments.

Qualifications

• Experienced contract professional with expertise in specialized delivery methods
• Experience developing RFQ/Ps for construction and professional services
• Ability to liaise with the City Attorney's Office and internal stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Implements procedures to ensure compliance to laws, regulations, and policies within the functional area
• Collaborates with internal customers and City agencies in the development of contracts within the functional area
• Provides a high level of service to all agency customers; collaborates with teammates to solve problems and meet organizational needs
• Develops procurement documents for RFQ/P for construction and professional services, collaborating with internal and external agencies
• Procures construction projects via Hard Bid delivery method
• Acts as a liaison to the City Attorney's Office and follows pros

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement

Contract negotiations

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

This is a limited position funded by the Sidewalk Program with a term end date of December 31, 2028.

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $68,773 - $90,000/annually, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver offers a hybrid work model that combines the meaningful impact of public service with the benefits of flexibility. In this role, you'll spend time where you're needed most-on-site and in the community-typically three days per week. Your primary office will be at the Wellington Webb Building, located at 201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202, giving you a central hub while still enjoying the balance of a flexible schedule. We're committed to supporting our employees with the tools, resources, and collaborative culture needed to thrive in a hybrid environment.

Please note: Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending account option specifically for parking; if you elect this option, you can use pre-tax dollars for parking. We also offer a RTD EcoPass to all City employees- allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI's Commitment to Equity

DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

DOTI's culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

DOTI's Procurement & Contract Division is one of only two entities authorized under the City Charter to perform and contract construction for the City. With the exception of Denver International Airport (DEN), DOTI supports all other city agencies in this mission. This highly specialized three-unit section manages hundreds of contracts, work orders, and task orders each year-ensuring critical projects move forward for our community. We are seeking an experienced contract professional with expertise in specialized delivery methods to join us as a Contract Administrator supporting the Sidewalk Program on the Operational team. In this role, your work will directly contribute to delivering transformative infrastructure investments that shape Denver's future. The Contract Administrator will perform a variety of comprehensive and technical administrative activities within the specialized area of Contract Administration, helping turn voter-approved initiatives into real, lasting improvements for our city. Additionally, this role will support a select portfolio of work with the Operational team, which includes Fleet, Curbside & Parking, and Solid Waste Management.

We are hiring for a full-time, term-limited Contract Administrator supporting the Sidewalk Program and other DOTI operational-related divisions.

Responsibilities

• Implements procedures to ensure compliance to laws, regulations, and policies along with requirements within the functional area, monitors and assesses compliance.
• Collaborates with internal customers and other City agencies in the development of contracts within the functional area.
• Provides a high-level of service to all agency customers; collaborates with teammates to solve problems and meet organizational needs, and recommends innovation to improve process and procedure.
• Develops procurement documents for requests for qualification or proposal (RFQ/P) for construction and professional services, collaborating with internal and external agencies in all aspects of the procurement process.
• Procures construction projects via Hard Bid delivery method.
• Acts as a liaison to the City Attorney's Office, follows pros