Contract Specialist / Construction / AE

ZipRecruiter; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal contracting support provider is seeking a Contract Specialist to provide full lifecycle acquisition support for large-scale federal construction and architect-engineer contracts. The role requires extensive federal and construction contracting experience. Strong writing skills and knowledge of federal compliance are essential. This position will be remote but supports a high-visibility federal office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Federal Government contracting experience.
• Minimum 5 years construction contracting experience.
• Minimum 3 years architect-engineer (A/E) contracting experience.
• Eligible to obtain HSPD-12 PIV and any required DOI clearances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acquisition planning and market research.
• Draft solicitations, RFQs/RFPs, and amendments.
• Support technical evaluation panels.
• Perform cost/price analysis and document tradeoffs.

Skills

Strong writing and documentation skills

Knowledge of FAR/DIAR

Construction contracting experience

Federal Government contracting experience

Architect-engineer (A/E) contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in business disciplines

Tools

FPDS

PRISM

FBMS

Job description

Overview

As we are bidding to support the Park Service, Metrics is seeking experienced Contract Specialists. This position will provide full lifecycle acquisition support for large-scale federal construction and architect-engineer (A/E) contracts. Work will be performed remotely but directly supports a high-visibility federal acquisition office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acquisition planning and market research; prepare pre-solicitation documentation.

• Draft solicitations, RFQs/RFPs, amendments, and track responses.

• Support technical evaluation panels and source selection activities.

• Perform cost/price analysis, document tradeoffs, and prepare negotiation memoranda.

• Draft award documentation and route for Contracting Officer signature.

• Provide post-award administration support (invoices, payroll compliance, DOL wage checks, file maintenance).

• Process modifications, closeouts, and interagency agreements.

• Prepare official contract documentation in FPDS, PRISM, and FBMS systems.

• Maintain compliance with FAR, DIAR, and internal NPS policies at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any field) with at least 24 semester hours in business disciplines (accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization/management).

• Minimum 5 years Federal Government contracting experience.

• Minimum 5 years construction contracting experience.

• Minimum 3 years architect-engineer (A/E) contracting experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of FAR/DIAR and federal acquisition lifecycle.

• Strong writing and documentation skills.

• Eligible to obtain HSPD-12 PIV and any required DOI clearances.

• DAWIA/FAC-C certification or equivalent training.

• Prior experience with Department of the Interior or NPS systems (FPDS, PRISM, FBMS).

• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-million-dollar construction or design projects.