Contract Manager

Contract Manager

Hill International is seeking a Contract Manager in Phoenix, Arizona. The Contract Manager is to perform advanced level work in writing, negotiating, awarding, and administering complex professional services contracts. This position is involved in a variety of procurement activities including preparation of specifications, the bidding process, and preparation, renewal and monitoring of professional services contracts.

• Review contract scope of services for completeness.
• Write contract requirements in conformance with city policies and state and federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Review contracts for accuracy and changes prior to bid and renewal.
• Approve bid proposals and specifications and compose Requests for Council.
• Research and interpret contract provisions including explaining contract processes, penalties, and compliance terms to users.
• Coordinate the renewal and extension of contracts.
• Resolve discrepancies in contracts and prepare written documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, contractors, consultants, and users.
• Prepare advertisements, conduct pre-proposal meetings, and facilitate evaluations of Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications.
• Develop the scope and specifications for complex professional service contracts.
• Create responses to special correspondence and handle special assignments and problems such as responses to citizen inquiries, bid protests, and vendor related issues.
• Write and evaluate specifications and invitations to bid.
• Execute contract preparation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and public administration.
• This role includes all phases, from advertising a project to the final contract award.

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation.
• Knowledge of government contract law, principles, regulations, and policies to include techniques, operations, and contracting processes.
• Practical experience with A.R.S. Title 34 Procurement required.
• SAP/Oracle products experience required.
• Must be willing to work full-time on-site in Phoenix, AZ.