Contract Specialist

Hiring range: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions.

We are currently hiring a Contract Specialist to coordinate, develop, and administer all activities related to contract management throughout the full contract lifecycle. This role gathers requirements, prepares contract documents, manages solicitations and bids, and oversees contract completion. The Contract Specialist supports highway construction and improvement projects by compiling, reviewing, and maintaining contracts for capital improvement programs, equipment, materials, and professional services.

The position ensures compliance with prevailing wage requirements, submits reports to appropriate agencies, monitors project budgets, and manages joint powers agreements and related invoices.

Serving as the primary contact for external contracting representatives, the Contract Specialist provides guidance on bid processes and contract procedures, facilitates negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors, and tracks contract, grant, and agreement workflows. The role also processes change orders and supplemental agreements and may offer leadership, coaching, or mentoring to assigned staff.

This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of August 26th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

• This position will work at the Anoka County Highway building located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.
• This position is primarily in the office, with the ability to work remotely one day a week after completion