Director, Contract Administration - Capital Projects

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking an Assistant Director of Contract Administration to draft and issue highly complex contracts in compliance with Public Contract Code and UC policy. The role provides counsel on project delivery methods, contract language, and risk, coordinating with General Counsel and UC Office of the President as needed.

Reporting to the Director, you will lead specialized contract administration efforts, advance policies, and manage complex procurement activities with autonomy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 Years of experience in design and construction contract administration at a public university or public agency.
• Working knowledge of architectural, engineering, design, construction processes.
• Advanced knowledge of CM@Risk, Design Build, Design/Bid/Build and JOC delivery.
• Advanced knowledge of contract administration including UC Facilities Manual, UC Bulletins, California Public Contract Code, Labor Code, and related laws.
• Ability to critically think and balance time, risk, cost factors in decision making.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Advanced political acumen and interpersonal skills for cross‑unit collaboration.
• Strong personnel administration, training, mentoring and evaluation capabilities.
• Ability to organize work independently with initiative and follow through.

Responsibilities

• Draft and issue highly complex, customized contracts.
• Provide counsel on project delivery methods and contract language.
• Collaborate with General Counsel and Office of the President on legal issues and claims.
• Coordinate activities related to legal issues, claims, and major capital litigation.
• Lead contract administration policies, processes, and resources with autonomy.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction management

CM@Risk/Design Build

Public sector procurement

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture / Construction Management / JD

Job description

UCLA is seeking an Assistant Director of Contract Administration to draft and issue highly complex contracts in compliance with Public Contract Code and UC policy. The role provides counsel on project delivery methods, contract language, and risk, coordinating with General Counsel and UC Office of the President as needed.

Reporting to the Director, you will lead specialized contract administration efforts, advance policies, and manage complex procurement activities with autonomy.