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Sr Contract Administrator

Metra
Chicago, IL, US
$114.4K a year
Full-time

Description

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Management, or related discipline OR in lieu of specified degree, a combination of education and experience may be substituted that equals four years in contract administration or procurement services.

2. In addition to #1, must have five years of contract administration or contract management experience.

3. Comprehensive knowledge of :

  • theories, principles, and practices of contract administration and contract management techniques for public agencies.
  • applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing public procurement and complex professional services or construction contract administration processes.
  • bidding and contract compliance procedures.

4. Strong :

  • written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills needed to develop effective working relationships and interact with internal and external key stakeholders.
  • organizational, analytical ,and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.

5. Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook); and familiar with the use of ERP systems such as Microsoft D365 or similar programs.

6. Ability to :

  • read and comprehend contract documents and terms accurately and concisely.
  • prepare reports, contracts, specifications, correspondence, RFPs, and IFBs.
  • work on multiple projects simultaneously individually or in a team environment.
  • exercise discretion and good judgment and handle confidential information.

7. Must be able to operate a vehicle and be willing to travel within Metra’s 6-county region.

Please note : Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and / or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

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