Hybrid Contract Administrator for Public Projects

City of Bellevue; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The City of Bellevue is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our team. The LTE role focuses on procurement and administration of major capital projects, collaborating with engineers, project managers, contractors, and city leaders to ensure contracts stay on scope, schedule, and budget.

You will coordinate competitive procurements, review contract requirements, monitor contractor performance, support budgets and compliance, and guide projects through design-build and GCCM delivery methods.

Qualifications

• College-level coursework or degree in construction management, project management, business administration, or related field.
• Five or more years of professional experience in public sector procurement or contract management; GCCM/DB/PDB experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or review specifications for contracts for equipment or facilities.
• Monitor procurement processes and contract progress through bid, award, and completion phases.
• Support budget, compliance, and reporting related to contracts and projects.
• Coordinate reviews of contractual specifications for regulatory compliance (Federal/State).
• Communicate with contractors, consultants, and city departments; prepare technical reports and recommendations.

Skills

Contract procedures

Budgeting

Procurement

Contract administration

Communication

Reading specifications

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Five+ years public sector procurement/contract management experience

Tools

MS Office

Procurement systems

Job description

The City of Bellevue is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our team. The LTE role focuses on procurement and administration of major capital projects, collaborating with engineers, project managers, contractors, and city leaders to ensure contracts stay on scope, schedule, and budget.

You will coordinate competitive procurements, review contract requirements, monitor contractor performance, support budgets and compliance, and guide projects through design-build and GCCM delivery methods.