Impactful Public Works Contract Coordinator

City of Leawood, Kansas; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Leawood, Kansas is hiring a Contract Coordinator to support the Public Works Department. This position focuses on contract administration, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with requirements while delivering efficient, customer-friendly service.

You will manage contract-related activities from initiation to close-out, assist with bids and RFPs, and collaborate with engineers and city staff to keep projects progressing on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Five years of contract administration and project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field with three years of relevant experience.
• Must obtain CAPM within one year of hire.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suites.
• Knowledge of contract administration principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration, tracking, and execution of contracts for Public Works projects.
• Monitor schedules, documentation, approvals, and milestones from initiation through close-out.
• Assist with formal bid openings and RFPs, including bid tabulations and evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and City departments to resolve issues.
• Support accreditation efforts through research, reporting, and documentation.
• Help implement new systems and technologies to improve tracking and reporting.
• Provide exceptional customer service regarding Public Works projects and contracts.

Skills

Contract administration

Project coordination

MS Office

Communication

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

CAPM certification

Tools

Contract management system

Job description

The City of Leawood, Kansas is hiring a Contract Coordinator to support the Public Works Department. This position focuses on contract administration, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with requirements while delivering efficient, customer-friendly service.

You will manage contract-related activities from initiation to close-out, assist with bids and RFPs, and collaborate with engineers and city staff to keep projects progressing on time and within scope.