Contracts/Funds Administrator

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,060 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Corpus Christi is seeking a Contracts/Funds Administrator to expertly manage contracts, funds, and related financial processes. You will work with Engineering and Legal teams to draft, review, and execute agreements, budgets, and amendments, ensuring compliance and timely project funding.

Applicants should have a BA/BS degree and at least three years of experience. The role requires flexibility to support emergency needs and after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and manages contracts and amendments with legal and Engineering teams.
• Prepares project budgets and monitors funds to prevent overruns and coordinates with departments.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)

Job description

Posted 5 days ago | Apply before August 7, 2026

US:TX:Corpus Christi | Engineering | Full Time

$ 55,060.58-0.00 USD

$ 55,060.58-0.00 USD

Description

Overview

The Contracts/Funds Administrator (CFA) plays a crucial role in executing, overseeing, and managing contractual agreements and financial transactions within the organization. This multifaceted role requires a keen understanding of legal and financial processes, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills. The primary responsibilities include managing contracts, ensuring compliance, handling financial transactions related to funds and budgets, supporting Project Management with agenda item funding, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• With the assistance of the Engineer, drafts and creates AE contracts, Task Orders, and Construction Delivery Orders (DO's). Advertise and disseminate FRQ's and FRP's to potential vendors
• Draft Emergency Contracts and contract amendments in consultation with the Legal Department
• Prepare agenda items involving Engineering Services
• Review and ensure that Engineering Services program contracts entered between the City and vendors are correct
• Review and monitor active contracts
• Prepare and execute consultant contacts and amendments to consultant contracts as needed
• Prepare project budgets in consultation with management
• Prepare project budgets and work with Engineers to prevent budget overruns. Prepare a memorandum of information from different departments
• Work closely with the Project Manager through project completion
• Prepare interlocal agreements with organizations such as TxDot, RTA, Nueces County, etc.
• Prepare and review project close-outs
• Review and monitor active contracts
• Ensure the correct proration of contact funds between various City departments involved in a project (i.e. water, wastewater, environmental, etc.) as well as State and local government partners
• Ensure contracts have clearly defined (a) scope of work; (b) schedules; (c) fees; (d) indemnification provisions, and (e) disclosure provisions
• Attempt to resolve issues and disputes regarding contracts
• Coordinate pre-con meetings
• Maintain technical expertise in several subject areas regarding the various types of projects that the Department works with
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)
• 3 (three) Years of Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.