Senior Assistant Director, Contract Administration - Capital Projects

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking an Assistant Director of Contract Administration to draft and issue highly complex contracts in line with Public Contract Code and UC policy. You will counsel delegated units on project delivery methods, contract language, and risk profiles, and may coordinate legal issues and claims for major capital projects.

The role reports to the Director of Contract Administration and requires advanced expertise in construction contracting with autonomy in prioritizing and delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design and construction contract administration at a public university or public agency.
• Advanced knowledge of CM@Risk, Design Build, Design/Bid/Build and JOC delivery.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across organizational levels.
• Ability to interpret and apply UC Facilities Manual, UC Bulletins, California Public Contract Code and Labor Code.
• Strong analytical thinking and independent problem-solving with initiative.
• Experience coordinating or consulting with legal counsel on contracts and claims.

Responsibilities

• Draft and issue highly complex, customized contracts compliant with Public Contract Code and UC policy.
• Provide counsel to delegated units on project delivery methods, contract language, risks, and obligations.
• Coordinate activities related to legal issues, claims, and major capital litigation for Capital Programs.

Job description

UCLA is seeking an Assistant Director of Contract Administration to draft and issue highly complex contracts in line with Public Contract Code and UC policy. You will counsel delegated units on project delivery methods, contract language, and risk profiles, and may coordinate legal issues and claims for major capital projects.

The role reports to the Director of Contract Administration and requires advanced expertise in construction contracting with autonomy in prioritizing and delivering