Senior Contracts Lead — Capital Projects

Octa, LLC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

OCTA seeks a Senior Contract Administrator – Capital Projects to lead complex procurements and contract administration for major transportation and capital improvement programs. You’ll collaborate with project managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely, compliant delivery of high-profile projects.

The role requires a BA/BS and at least five years in contract development and administration, with experience in public agency procurement and managing multiple competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of five years of experience in the development and administration of contracts
• Significant professional experience in complex procurement and contract administration, preferably involving public agency capital improvement projects
• Knowledge of competitive procurement practices, contract administration, and applicable local, state, and federal procurement requirements
• Experience administering architectural and engineering, construction, and professional services contracts
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex procurements and time-sensitive priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage complex procurements and contract administration activities for major transportation and capital improvement projects
• Develop and administer requests for proposals, invitations for bids, cooperative agreements, and other procurement documents
• Coordinate architectural, engineering, construction, and professional services procurements involving local and federal funding
• Administer contracts, task orders, amendments, and construction change orders
• Support high-profile projects including OC Streetcar, freeway improvements, rail infrastructure, and transit facility improvements
• Collaborate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and internal departments to support timely project delivery
• Monitor procurement schedules, contract requirements, and compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations
• Provide procurement and contract administration support to Capital Programs, Planning, Transit, Facilities Maintenance, and the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency
• Identify and resolve procurement and contract administration issues while balancing competing priorities and deadlines

Skills

Procurement management

Contract administration

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Job description

OCTA seeks a Senior Contract Administrator – Capital Projects to lead complex procurements and contract administration for major transportation and capital improvement programs. You’ll collaborate with project managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely, compliant delivery of high-profile projects.

The role requires a BA/BS and at least five years in contract development and administration, with experience in public agency procurement and managing multiple competing priorities.