Contract Administrator

City and County of Denver; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

PTO 140 hours + holidays

Medical/dental/vision

RTD EcoPass

Parking stipend

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Contract Administrator for the DOTI Sidewalk Program to manage end-to-end contracts in a fast-paced public-sector setting. This is a full-time, limited-term role based in Denver, with a hybrid schedule combining on-site work at the Wellington Webb Building and community engagement.

You’ll develop RFQ/P documents, ensure compliance, coordinate with the City Attorney and City Council, and maintain contract files, tracking and invoicing through the term.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in specified fields.
• Three years of professional experience in contract negotiation, contract administration, or related analysis.
• Education/Experience equivalency may substitute for minimum experience.
• Driver's License required to operate in this role.

Responsibilities

• Implements procedures to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Collaborates with internal customers and City agencies to develop contracts.
• Provides a high level of service and collaborates to solve problems and improve processes.
• Develops procurement documents for RFQ/P for construction and professional services.
• Procures construction projects via Hard Bid delivery method.
• Acts as liaison to the City Attorney’s Office and coordinates approvals.
• Maintains contracts end-to-end, including tracking, invoicing, and archiving.
• Recommends contract renewals, extensions, and amendments.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Research and analysis

Public sector procurement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Management, or related field

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.

Benefits

• 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 an 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

• Implants 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 prospective contracts throughout the review process and coordinates the City Council approval process, as necessary.
• Makes public presentations to contractors, consultants, City department heads, public interest groups and provides information on contract policies and procedures.
• Maintains contracts from end to end, including a tracking system of contract files throughout the term of the contract, invoicing, archiving documents per City policy, performing contract compliance beyond the term of the contract.
• Recommends contract renewals, extensions, amendments, and modifications to management.
• Performs compliance, creates & tracks Work Order and Task Order requisitions to source Purchase Orders.
• Performs compliance on & tracks Work Order and Task Order change order requests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

What You’ll Bring

We’re seeking proactive, adaptable, and knowledgeable professionals who excel at building strong relationships and delivering exceptional service to both internal and external partners. If you’re passionate about challenging yourself, elevating your work, and inspiring those around you—while contributing to Denver’s growth and success—you’ll thrive here. We embrace diversity in all forms, including ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience, and we reflect this commitment across our team at every level. Join us and help push Denver, and your career, to the next level.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Management, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: 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.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post‑high school education.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

License/Certifications

By position, requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Position Details

• Position Type: Limited (Fixed Term)
• Position Salary Range: $68,773.00 - $113,476.00
• Target Pay: $68,773 - $90,000/annually, based on experience and education.

Deputy Redeployment

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies: City and County of Denver employees may be re‑deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real‑time captioning via CART, or disability‑related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.

Right to Work

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

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