PRINCIPAL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (CONSTRUCTION)

Contract Administrator

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

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 :

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.

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

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

Physical Effort Required

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.

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