Contract Management & Compliance Specialist

austintexas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Water is seeking a Contract Management Specialist to oversee contract monitoring, spot buying, and bid preparation. You will manage contractor performance, analyze expenditures, and coordinate contract modifications within a public utility framework.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience, knowledge of contract law, and strong communication skills. This is a City of Austin role with a focus on compliance and procurement excellence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contract law, contracting practices regulations, policies and techniques.
• Knowledge of contract language, terms, conditions etc.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages requirements for contracts or grants for effectiveness by monitoring budgeted amounts to expended amount and/or contract's dollar balance and time remaining.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information regarding contractor performance, supply chain effectiveness, contract expenditures, purchase history, etc.
• Monitors supply chain by reviewing status of selected materials, identifying problems and recommending and/or implementing solutions.
• Provides technical and contractual assistance by developing, advertising, coordinating and conducting workshops, training sessions and orientation sessions.

Skills

Contract law

Contract language

Oral & written comms

Data analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration

Job description

Austin Water is seeking a Contract Management Specialist to oversee contract monitoring, spot buying, and bid preparation. You will manage contractor performance, analyze expenditures, and coordinate contract modifications within a public utility framework.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience, knowledge of contract law, and strong communication skills. This is a City of Austin role with a focus on compliance and procurement excellence.