Contract & Procurement Specialist

Alcosan; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) is seeking a Contract Administrator to support professional services procurement and contract management across our 83 communities. This role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and knowledge of PA procurement law.

You will maintain files, ensure compliance, participate in negotiations, and help implement a centralized project management database, while collaborating with multiple departments to deliver cost-effective, compliant

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining contract administration files.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and policies.
• Ability to negotiate costs and terms.
• Familiarity with professional services contracts.
• Experience reviewing submittals and invoices.
• Understanding of contract law (PA).

Responsibilities

• Maintain contract administration files for professional services.
• Ensure compliance with prime consultants contracts.
• Oversee administrative procurement procedures per policy.
• Compile reports using data management software.
• Assist in implementing a centralized project management database.
• Participate in cost and terms negotiations with departments.
• Conduct due diligence on cost proposals.
• Review submittals for completeness and integrity.
• Oversee invoices and address corrections with PM.
• Support procurement manual development and training.
• Maintain procurement policies and procedures.
• Perform contract closeout activities.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Data analysis

Contract law

External communications

Interpersonal relationships

Project organization

Negotiation

Procurement law

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

E-Builder

Procurement software

Job description

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) is seeking a Contract Administrator to support professional services procurement and contract management across our 83 communities. This role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and knowledge of PA procurement law.

You will maintain files, ensure compliance, participate in negotiations, and help implement a centralized project management database, while collaborating with multiple departments to deliver cost-effective, compliant