Sr. Contract Administrator

Houston Airport System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Houston Airport System is seeking a Sr. Contract Administrator to oversee contract compliance for assets managed by outsourced contractors across IAH, HOU, and EFD.

You will review documents, read blueprints and OEM manuals, and ensure all parties meet contractual obligations and applicable codes. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and several years of contract compliance experience, plus a valid Texas driver’s license and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Government, or closely related field.
• Four years of contract compliance experience required.
• Valid Texas driver's license and comply with City of Houston driving policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical review and contract compliance for assets maintained by outsourced contractors.
• Read and analyze blueprints, contracts, and OEM service manuals.
• Ensure operations and maintenance activities meet City, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Government, or closely related field

Job description

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Responsibilities

The Sr. Contract Administrator is responsible to the Division Manager of Contract Administration - Maintenance for the effective technical review and contract compliance for assets that are maintained by outsourced contractors at the Houston Airport System which includes George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD).Sr. Contract Administrator provides management of multiple contracts of various sizes and should be able to demonstrate the capability to read and analyze blueprints, contracts, and OEM service manuals.Must possess a basic knowledge of contracts and mechanical systems. The contracts may include but are not limited to HVAC, Central Utilities Plant, Passenger Boarding Bridges, Baggage Handling System, Pest Control, Fire Protection, Fire Extinguishers, AEDs, Solid Waste, and Portable Toilets.Working within the guidelines of the contract, the Sr. Contract Administrator is responsible for ensuring the Operations and Maintenance service providers safely and efficiently fulfill all contractual obligations and follow all applicable City of Houston, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Government, or closely related field.

Experience Requirements

Four years of contract 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.

License Requirements

Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Preferences

Preference will be given to applicants with 3+ years of experience in directly managing the Operation & Maintenance of campus Maintenance systems/trades and/or closely related field including airport terminals, enclosed shopping malls of 100,000 square feet or more. Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Facility Management Professional (FMP) and/or equivalent military certifications are a plus.Previous skills in the following areas are highly desired:

• Developing comprehensive Scopes of Work and technical specifications for successful delivery of contract and/or self-performed services.
• Discerning contract staff maintaining systems or closely related fields and components in compliance with Scopes of Work and technical specifications.
• Successfully management the technical performance of contractor and/or internal staff, financial performance, day-to-day Operations & Maintenance, and Capital Improvement Projects or closely related field.