Contracts Administrator (Internal Opportunity

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Under the direction of the Director of Financial Services or designee, administers the City’s centralized contracting and procurement functions for goods, services, professional services, maintenance, and capital and operational projects. Coordinates competitive solicitation and contract processes from planning through award, administration, and closeout; promotes compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements; maintains official contract and procurement records; and provides technical guidance to City departments.

Administers assigned functions related to the City’s real property portfolio and municipal parking program.

The duties listed below are representative of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position.

• Maintains the City’s active contract inventory and complete audit files in the document management system, including original contracts, correspondence, changes or deviations, amendments, clarifications, and payment schedules.
• Coordinates formal bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for qualifications (RFQs), including scheduling bid openings, assisting with bid announcements, and facilitating the disposition of bid bonds and security deposits.
• Communicates directly with bidders and project managers to resolve questions or issues that arise before, during, and after the bid, RFP, or RFQ process.
• Coordinates departmental review of contracts for professional services, supplies, and maintenance, and provides departments with assistance and guidance on solicitation processes, scopes of services, and contract compliance checklists.
• Monitors and facilitates project progress through contract review, the bid and award process, and all phases of contract completion.
• Coordinates reviews and inspections and ensures contractor compliance with contract requirements, owner specifications, and governmental regulations.
• Investigates and defines problem areas, conducts studies, and prepares reports recommending solutions or courses of action related to contract administration or projects.
• Prepares and distributes contract status information to appropriate employees.

• Oversees daily parking operations and compliance with established policies.
• Oversees the maintenance of automated records for contracted and permitted parking spaces, meter receipts, and meters requiring repair or maintenance.
• Prepares and analyzes parking data, including traffic accidents, meter revenue, permit sales, and available spaces; reports findings to the Director of Financial Services and makes recommendations based on the data.
• Prepares requests for maintenance of parking structures and locations, including installation of regulatory signage and road surface markings.

• Oversees the City’s portfolio of existing properties and coordinates with Facilities Management regarding property oversight.
• Facilitates lease agreements and…