Contract Administrator - Rail & Public Projects (Seattle)

UNAVAILABLE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Provided Healthcare: 100% up‑

PTO & Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

FSA/HSA options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a Contract Administrator to support contract administration and procurement within the Project Controls group for a light rail extension program on trackwork and systems construction contracts in Seattle. The role requires approximately 5+ years in contract administration or procurement, with preference for experience on publicly funded projects and familiarity with FTA requirements.

On-site presence in Seattle is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 5+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Approximately 5+ years of contract administration or procurement experience, preferably on publicly funded construction contracts.
• Federal contracting experience, including familiarity with FTA requirements, preferred.
• Certification such as CPCM, CFCM, CCCM, CCMA, CPPO, CPPB, or NIGP-CPP preferred.
• Must be able to work on-site in Seattle.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Authority in developing and managing procurement processes, including procurement schedules, advertisement, pre-submittal meetings, site visits, evaluation, selection, negotiation, award, and contract execution.
• Supports development of contract special conditions, specifications, and procurement documents.
• Reviews contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions for compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and Authority policies.
• Supports responsiveness and responsibility reviews of proposals and bids.
• Supports cost and price analysis and contract negotiations.
• Monitors contractor compliance with contract terms, insurance and bonding requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Coordinates with the Change Order Manager to ensure changes and amendments are properly documented and executed.
• Coordinates with labor compliance and economic development staff on contractor compliance reporting.
• Ensures contract files contain all essential documentation and are accurate and complete for audit purposes.
• Prepares contract correspondence and supports the Resident Engineer with contract administration tasks.
• Supports contract closeout documentation.

Skills

Procurement

Contract administration

Publicly funded contracts

FTA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks a Contract Administrator to support contract administration and procurement within the Project Controls group for a light rail extension program on trackwork and systems construction contracts in Seattle. The role requires approximately 5+ years in contract administration or procurement, with preference for experience on publicly funded projects and familiarity with FTA requirements.

On-site presence in Seattle is required.