Senior Contract Administrator: Negotiation & Compliance Lead

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to prepare and administer contracts for commodities, services and IT, collaborating with Airport departments on technical specs and procurement processes.

You will manage bid/proposal activities, negotiate terms, draft contract documents, and oversee execution, changes and closeouts while ensuring compliance across departments. Strong negotiation and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field.
• Two years of purchasing or contract administration experience.
• Experience negotiating new contracts and modifications.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Airport departments to develop and write technical specifications and bid proposal packages for competitive bidding, requests for competitive sealed proposals and requests for qualifications/proposals for professional services.
• Analyzes requisitions for funding availability and writes scopes of work; researches market availability or suitable substitutions; recommends pricing methodologies.
• Negotiates terms, analyzes proposals, and prepares contract documents, change orders, and notices to proceed.
• Prepares and writes Official Board Actions, contracts and related documentation; ensures proper concurrence and approvals.
• Advises staff on potential contractual issues and contract interpretations; ensures compliance with wage, bond and insurance requirements.

Skills

Public contract administration

Negotiation

Contract management

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to prepare and administer contracts for commodities, services and IT, collaborating with Airport departments on technical specs and procurement processes.

You will manage bid/proposal activities, negotiate terms, draft contract documents, and oversee execution, changes and closeouts while ensuring compliance across departments. Strong negotiation and ERP experience are essential.