Contract Specialist & Project Manager – Infrastructure

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking a Contract Specialist/Project Program Manager to oversee contracts for capital projects such as roads, bridges, drainage, and fish passage improvements. You will partner with project managers to develop scopes, manage procurements, and ensure terms and conditions are met.

The role focuses on contract administration, data management in systems like PRISM/Unifier, and coordinating with consultants and contractors to achieve timely, compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrable ability to perform duties.
• Knowledge of contract administration techniques and principles.
• Experience preparing, negotiating and administering consultant agreements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience with project management including scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee consultant and goods/services contracts for capital projects.
• Prepare, schedule, and monitor contract procurements.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop scopes of work, evaluation criteria, and project schedules.
• Evaluate proposals and document negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and policies.

Skills

Contract administration

Cross-functional facilitation

Communication

Consultant agreements

Project management

Federal funding knowledge

Database usage

Adobe Acrobat Pro & MS 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering/construction management/public administration or related field

Tools

PRISM

Unifier

DCMS/DMCS

Excel

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

MS Teams

Job description

King County is seeking a Contract Specialist/Project Program Manager to oversee contracts for capital projects such as roads, bridges, drainage, and fish passage improvements. You will partner with project managers to develop scopes, manage procurements, and ensure terms and conditions are met.

The role focuses on contract administration, data management in systems like PRISM/Unifier, and coordinating with consultants and contractors to achieve timely, compliant outcomes.