Contract Specialist

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego seeks a Contract Specialist to negotiate, develop and administer a range of contracts including consulting, architectural and engineering projects. The role requires two years of professional-level experience in contract administration and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.

Candidates should be prepared to review bids, craft negotiation strategies, and manage contract terms through to award and termination as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional-level contract administration experience in architecture, engineering, and/or construction.
• Experience must include at least two of: contract development, evaluation of bids/proposals, negotiation of contracts/changes, administration of contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and contract changes.
• Develop negotiation plans and strategies.
• Prepare and review reports and correspondence.
• Review bids/proposals and submittals for responsiveness.
• Administer and terminate various contract types including consulting, architectural and engineering projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract development

Bids evaluation

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

SAP

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

RELATED RECRUITMENT

• Senior Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist positions open, negotiate, recommend contract award, administer and terminate various types of contracts including consulting, architectural and engineering projects, design, construction and construction management, and pre-purchased material and equipment contracts; assist in the preparation/distribution of Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI), Invitation to Bid (ITB), and/or Request for Proposal (RFP); assist in the preparation and dissemination of addenda; conduct pre-bid/pre-proposal meetings; review of bids/proposals and submittals for responsiveness; review bonding and insurances submittals; develop and maintain commercial terms and conditions of contracts; develop negotiation plans and strategies; prepare reports and correspondences; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
  • 3.5% effective 7/1/27
  • 2% effective 7/1/28
  • 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).

NOTE

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of full-time professional-level contract administration experience in architecture, engineering, and/or construction which MUST include at least TWO of the following:

• Contract development.
• Evaluation of bids and/or proposals.
• Negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
• Administration of contract terms and conditions.

NOTES

• A Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLES

• Professional-level contract administration experience in public works architecture and engineering contracts, and/or public works construction contracts.
• Knowledge of architectural engineering and design contracting practices.
• Familiarity or experience with local, state, or federal laws as they apply to contract acquisition practices.
• Familiarity with negotiating labor disputes and/or labor compliance in a government or public agency setting.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, SAP, and labor compliance software).