DWM Contracts & Construction Coordinator (OES)

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta seeks an experienced Contracts Administrator to direct and coordinate procurement and contract execution for construction and services. Responsibilities include preparing legislation, agreements, specifications, and reports, and advising consultants and project managers.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in business/public administration and at least one year of contract administration or procurement; professional licenses may be required. Salary range 54,863–73,242 USD annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and one year of contract administration, procurement, or related experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Licenses and Certifications include Water Distribution System Operator's License, Wastewater System Collector's License, Certified in Land Disturbance and Erosion, and OSHA30 Construction Safety Certification.
• Three years of contract administration, procurement, or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates contract review and appraisal procedures with appropriate departments and consults personnel to make recommendations.
• Advises consultants and project managers regarding potential contractual problems and provides contractual interpretations as required.
• Researches, interprets, and explains contract components and resolves contract-related issues as they arise.
• Initiates and coordinates change orders to existing contracts and purchase orders.
• Reviews proposals and makes recommendations for funding.
• Makes recommendations to grants management as to which proposals are to be considered for funding.
• Develops contracts with related legislation and budgets; and prepares and processes contract modifications, as warranted.
• Uses independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
• Directs and administers construction and service contracts to include procurement activities, bid processes, specifications, and drawings and compliance considerations.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract knowledge

Communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Public Administration

Job description

Salary range: $54,863 - $73,242

General Description and Classification Standards

Directs and coordinates activities in regard to the timely and proper execution of construction/service contracts and the purchase of equipment, materials, products, and services therein. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: preparing legislation, agreements, and specifications; coordinating procedures; advising consultants; preparing work plans; monitoring contracts; and preparing and maintaining reports.

Job Description

Posting expires: October 12, 2026

Salary range: $54,863 - $73,242

General Description and Classification Standards: Directs and coordinates activities in regard to the timely and proper execution of construction/service contracts and the purchase of equipment, materials, products, and services therein. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: preparing legislation, agreements, and specifications; coordinating procedures; advising consultants; preparing work plans; monitoring contracts; and preparing and maintaining reports.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Coordinates contract review and appraisal procedures with appropriate departments and consults personnel to make recommendations.
• Advises consultants and project managers regarding potential contractual problems and provides contractual interpretations as required.
• Researches, interprets, and explains contract components and resolves contract-related issues as they arise.
• Initiates and coordinates change orders to existing contracts and purchase orders.
• Reviews proposals and makes recommendations for funding.
• Makes recommendations to grants management as to which proposals are to be considered for funding.
• Develops contracts with related legislation and budgets; and prepares and processes contract modifications, as warranted.
• Uses independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
• Directs and administers construction and service contracts to include procurement activities, bid processes, specifications, and drawings and compliance considerations.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of contractual and financial practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Skill in communicating and interacting with subordinates, management, and members of the general public.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents and to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; and one (1) year of contract administration, procurement, or related experience is required. Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licensures and Certifications - Water Distribution System Operator's License, Wastewater System Collector's License, Certified in Land Disturbance and Erosion, and OSHA30 Construction Safety Certified.

Preferred Requirements - Three (3) years of contract administration, procurement, or related experience is preferred.

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.