Municipal Contract Administrator - Solid Waste & Procurement

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a qualified professional for a contract compliance role within the Solid Waste Management division. The position emphasizes analysis of contractor agreements, records management, and collaboration with Finance and other City departments to resolve issues and ensure compliance.

The role involves reviewing bids, processing specifications, and supporting new contracts, renewals, price adjustments, and change orders while working with the Strategic Purchasing division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Government or closely related field.
• Two years of contract compliance or other related professional analytical compliance experience are required.
• Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Follows up with management on contract compliance issues
• Maintains current and accurate records on contractor compliance with agreements
• Interprets contract documents and assists in the resolution of disputed issues
• Works with finance and other City departments to resolve problems regarding agreements
• Works with operational personnel to ensure compliance with agreements, as well as field visits for verification
• Coordinates with other City departments on issues related to processing contract documents
• Draft correspondence to contracted entities relating to established agreements
• Prepares bids, processes specifications, tests and progress reports, and other exhibits that may be required
• This role will work with the Strategic Purchasing division for new contracts, renewals, price adjustments, change orders, and modifications; analyzing potential risks involved with contract agreements. Attend scheduled pre-bid meetings, review formal bids and proposals for content and conformance to specifications and scope of work.

Skills

Contract compliance

Analytical ability

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

SAP/ERP modules

Ariba

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Houston is seeking a qualified professional for a contract compliance role within the Solid Waste Management division. The position emphasizes analysis of contractor agreements, records management, and collaboration with Finance and other City departments to resolve issues and ensure compliance.

The role involves reviewing bids, processing specifications, and supporting new contracts, renewals, price adjustments, and change orders while working with the Strategic Purchasing division.