Contract Administrator - Highway Maintenance & Compliance

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Virginia is seeking a Maintenance and Operations Contract Specialist to oversee contract work by external vendors across interstate projects. You will liaison with district staff, contractors and central offices to ensure work plans are executed and performance targets are met.

You will lead public information activities, monitor contractor responses to customer requests, and provide quality assurance by evaluating contract maintenance and operations against

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with customers.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies in support of contract development and to read and interpret highway design plans.
• Ability to interpret plans, drawings and specifications so work programs and plans are monitored for comprehensiveness and completeness.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to field staff to develop, apply and coordinate work techniques and activities to ensure a cost effective and efficient maintenance contracting program.
• Experience in highway maintenance, construction activities, developing contract specifications and engineering estimates.
• Knowledge of contracting and procurement laws and regulations, contract advertisement and bidding procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Operations: Manage and administer interstate maintenance contract work and liaison with district staff to ensure project work plans are carried out and contractor submits detailed information on work accomplished.
• Review contractor work plans, incident management plans and public information plans in coordination with district, central office, environmental, traffic engineering, and others.
• Public Information: Serve as public information contact. Monitor customer requests and response of contractors. Coordinate with contractors and district to respond to customer needs.
• Quality Assurance and Control: Provide quality assurance by evaluating contract maintenance work and operations management. Ensure all work meets standards set forth in the contract including VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications and related documents.
• Work Programs: Monitor and evaluate contractors' progress for compliance with contract and approved work plans; conduct meetings with contractors and VDOT staff to address issues and improve performance.

Skills

Communication

Policy interpretation

Plans & drawings reading

Technical assistance

Computer skills

Education

Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Computers & software

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Virginia is seeking a Maintenance and Operations Contract Specialist to oversee contract work by external vendors across interstate projects. You will liaison with district staff, contractors and central offices to ensure work plans are executed and performance targets are met.

You will lead public information activities, monitor contractor responses to customer requests, and provide quality assurance by evaluating contract maintenance and operations against