Contract Administrator – General Services

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #See Yourself Here

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $68,773 - $89,000/year.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off‑site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off‑site days. In this position you can expect to work three (3) days in office at the Webb Municipal Building (201 W. Colfax Ave.,

Denver, CO 80202). Tuesday is a mandatory in‑office day; the other two days will be determined upon hire.

The Sourcing & Strategy Division, part of the Department of General Services, manages citywide service contracts, facility security, utility payments, mailroom operations, and abandoned RV disposal. It is part of a three‑division department that provides integral support for 40‑plus City and County of Denver agencies, departments, and offices. For more information on the Department of General Services, visit our website on Department of General Services.

Specifically, as the Contract Administrator, you will:

• Develop and market contracting opportunities to provide services and related goods to the City, facilitate pre‑proposal conferences, review proposals and financial information, and oversee evaluations.
• Serve as a liaison to the City Attorney’s Office to monitor contracts through the review and approval process and facilitate negotiation of final terms.
• Manage contracts through their entire life cycle in the contract management system, monitor upcoming expirations, spend capacity, and initiate contract amendments.
• Coordinate actions related to contract performance issues, breaches and termination, and maintain accurate records in the contract management system.
• Provide a high‑level of customer service, and provide procurement and contract guidance to staff and contractors.
• Make presentations to executive leaders, city staff, contractors, and others as required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify operational efficiencies and prepare reports and recommendations for management.
• Recommend and coordinate the implementation of policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to the revision of existing and development of new policies and SOPs.
• Conduct on‑site investigations to verify contractual compliance, inquiries, audits, and follow‑up inspections as needed.
• Maintain a comprehensive tracking system for contract files throughout their lifecycle, archive supporting documents, and prepare performance reports for management.
• Coordinate internal…