Facilities Contracts Specialist — Operations & Construction

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston Facilities Management is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to support the development and fulfillment of contract requirements for operational and construction services. You will assist with preparation of documents for project-specific jobs and ensure proper funding is in place.

Responsibilities include drafting, vendor communications, research and handling of project contracts, memos, mail-outs, and problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Requires a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree or equivalent training.
• Minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparation of operational and construction contracts and related documentation.
• Communicates with vendors to finalize contracts and related documents.
• Handles project-related contracts, memos, letters, mail-outs, documents and problem resolution.
• Ensures compliance with various reporting requirements.
• Drafts project-related solicitations for procurement of services.
• Reviews and corrects contract deficiencies and maintains documents in file system.
• Monitors invoices and payments to vendors.
• Assists with project closeouts and budget reconciliation.
• Serves on committees and task forces as a representative of the unit.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract drafting

Vendor communication

Document management

Budget reconciliation

Contract compliance

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

University of Houston Facilities Management is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to support the development and fulfillment of contract requirements for operational and construction services. You will assist with preparation of documents for project-specific jobs and ensure proper funding is in place.

Responsibilities include drafting, vendor communications, research and handling of project contracts, memos, mail-outs, and problem resolution.