Public Works Contracts Strategist

The City of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego seeks a Contract Specialist to negotiate, develop and administer a range of contracts including consulting, architectural and engineering projects. The role requires two years of professional-level experience in contract administration and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.

Candidates should be prepared to review bids, craft negotiation strategies, and manage contract terms through to award and termination as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional-level contract administration experience in architecture, engineering, and/or construction.
• Experience must include at least two of: contract development, evaluation of bids/proposals, negotiation of contracts/changes, administration of contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and contract changes.
• Develop negotiation plans and strategies.
• Prepare and review reports and correspondence.
• Review bids/proposals and submittals for responsiveness.
• Administer and terminate various contract types including consulting, architectural and engineering projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract development

Bids evaluation

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

SAP

Job description

The City of San Diego seeks a Contract Specialist to negotiate, develop and administer a range of contracts including consulting, architectural and engineering projects. The role requires two years of professional-level experience in contract administration and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.

Candidates should be prepared to review bids, craft negotiation strategies, and manage contract terms through to award and termination as needed.