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Contract Administrator

Omnitrans
$77,156.28 - $115,734.96 Annually
dental insurance, retirement plan
United States, California, San Bernardino
1700 West 5th Street (Show on map)
Nov 22, 2024

The Job

Ride OMNITRANS to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference in the San Bernardino Valley. Omnitrans, provider of public mass transit for the San Bernardino Valley in Southern California is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our award-winning team. The ideal Candidate hired will be under direction from the Contracts Manager, performs journey-level work in support of complex professional services, equipment, or heavy construction contract administration activities.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position:
  • Ensures contracts protect agency's interests and uphold policies and procedures; Interprets and clarifies contract provisions and advises project managers regarding compliance issues.
  • Plans procurement processes and assists user departments with setting schedules; Develops understanding of internal customers' budgeting needs and procedures; provides pricing estimates and procurement strategies for projects. Reviews requisitions for funding availability and account code accuracy.
  • Assists project managers in developing scopes of work; Develops and issues Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids for complex procurements; Determines appropriate procurement methods;
  • Leads proposal and bid evaluation teams and evaluates proposals and bids including cost/price analysis;
  • Leads negotiations, creates, prepares, and award recommendations for management.
  • Confers with project manager to ensure contract compliance and conformance to applicable laws. Reviews and approves invoices for projects.
  • Prepares complex contract amendments, revisions, terminations, and close-outs. Negotiates settlement of contract disputes. Administers on-going contracts to ensure consistency with terms and conditions of contract.
  • Compiles statistics for reports and studies related to procurement activity; Determines market effect on pricing and prepares price reasonableness reports.
  • Assists new vendors/contractors with the procurement process; Attends various meetings, including pre-bid and post-bid debriefings.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides limited work direction to others but does not have direct performance appraisal responsibility to them.

The Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Business or Public Administration with four (4) or more years of procurement or contracting experience, specifically in the development and administration of public contracts, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be familiar with current business operating systems, software and programs.

KNOWLEDGE OF
  • Principles and practices used in the development of contacts, contract administration, contract law, and accounting.
  • Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation.
  • Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations including contract law and Uniform Commercial Code.
ABILITY TO
  • Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Negotiate contracts and contract changes.
  • Prepare and compose contracts, change orders, addendums, amendments, bid documents, and specifications.
  • Effectively represent the agency to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit.
  • Design and implement administrative communication and reporting systems.
  • Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Answer contract specific questions from executive management and/or Board of Directors.

The Selection Process

Candidates will be screened for relevant qualifying experience that consists of an evaluation of education and experience. The most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include a combination of written, performance, and oral examinations. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug test, and a criminal background investigation, which will include Live Scan fingerprinting. For further information and to submit an application visit our website at:
https://omnitrans.org/business-employment/careers/
Omnitrans is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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