PRINCIPAL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (CONSTRUCTION)

Salary $95,056.00 - $142,521.60 Annually Location Los Angeles, CA Job Type Regular Employee Cabinet STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Opening Date 08 / 12 / 2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit Non-Contract Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. Description Performs complex work in support of contract administration activities for Metro's acquisition of goods and services. Senior-level experience performing complex contract administration duties from pre-award to post award activities, such as, solicitations, determination of merit for changes to scope work, negotiations of complex change orders and modifications, close-out and in-depth knowledge of rules, regulations and laws for major and facilities capital engineering and construction projects, Recruitment Timelines : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 8, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Examples of Duties Leads the planning, development, and execution, including reviews and comments, on Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs), as necessary Meets with internal and external clients to anticipate requirements Establishes evaluation criteria Prepares packages for advertising, printing, and distribution Conducts pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings to answer questions and set schedules Receives bids and proposals, acts as chairperson on bid / proposal evaluation team, and makes awards recommendations and formalizes awards Prepares various contract award letters and notices Responds to bid and proposal award protests Participates in initial contractor and consultant conferences Conducts negotiations as necessary Completes final draft of contracts Responsible for contract management activities after award Liaises with Metro's vendors and internal clients Maintains all records associated with an acquisition Supports Metro's diverse and economically disadvantaged programs, as well as other initiatives as assigned Reviews and approves invoices and payments Negotiates and approves change orders, task orders, contract work orders, and contract modifications Coordinates escrow agreements Attends progress meetings to review contract issues, set payment schedules, and make adjustments to contract administration Monitors contract compliance Assists in developing claim strategies designed to minimize damage assessment and effect on schedules Arranges and participates in final inspection and prepares closeout documents Prepares monthly status reports, summaries, and other correspondence Briefs management on assigned projects and give oral presentations as applicable Provides guidance and assistance to lower-level employees Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties Minimum Qualifications A combination of education and / or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes : Education Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred Experience Five years of relevant experience performing complex contract administration work; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment Certifications / Licenses / Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected. The following are the preferred qualifications : Experience performing contract administration duties from cradle to grave for facilities capital engineering and construction projects. Experience performing proposal evaluations, conducting cost and / or price analyses Experience leading negotiations for construction change orders, contract modifications, and dispute resolutions for facilities capital engineering and construction projects. Experience identifying and resolving complex contract issues by applying business financial principles, governing laws, Federal and California Codes, and FAR Part 31. Essential Knowledge Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks) Theories, principles, and practices of public procurement, supply chain management, contract administration and / or practice of public agencies Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations and policies pertaining to public procurement Financial and mathematical analysis, and statistical research Theories, principles and practices of project management Principles of supervision Applicable business software applications Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) Performing complex contract administration and management work Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of an integrated project team to perform contract administration functions Interviewing and evaluating contract proposal respondents Acquiring and analyzing information and resources, identifying problems, and making decisions in support of Metro's goals Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions Determining strategies to achieve goals Influencing, mediating, and negotiating Communicating effectively both orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Serve as liaison across the organization to enhance, improve, and develop policies and procedures Think and act independently Meet tight time constraints Handle highly confidential material Represent Metro before the public Prepare comprehensive reports, contracts, specifications, correspondence, RFPs, and IFBs Perform cost analysis Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets Overseeing, training, and motivating assigned staff Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Physical Effort Required Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required (KM) Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices. Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations : METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Open : Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Metro Talent Hub 8501 S. Evermont Place Los Angeles, CA 90044 Open : Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (Closed Sat & Sun) East Los Angeles Customer Center 4501 B Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022 Open : Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm (Closed Sun & Mon) Wilshire / Vermont Customer Center 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Open : Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Rosa Parks Customer Center Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station 11720 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059 Open : Monday through Friday, 6am to 6 : 30pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Telephone : (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5 : 00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

• Open to the public and all Metro employees This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties. Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA) Address One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, California, 90012 Website https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / lametro