Contracts Administrator (multiple opportunities

Position: Contracts Administrator (multiple opportunities)
## Contracts Administrator (multiple opportunities)
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September 3, 2026 (19 days left to apply) job requisition :
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- ** Job Description
**** The Project Delivery Group has an outstanding opportunity for a Contract Administrator to join their team.
**** About this Opportunity
** Reporting to the Assistant Director, Procurement and Contracting, the Contract Administrator is responsible for supporting PDG leadership in the integration, management, reporting, and accountability for all capital procurement and contracting, requiring knowledge and experience in public works procurement, University interests and statutory requirements. Examples of responsibilities include identifying and tracking sourcing and contracting opportunities, developing and delivering PDG-specific procurement procedures and methods, conducting informal and formal, phased solicitations, as well as executing, renewing, and overseeing all resulting contracts and vendor relationships.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Contract Development and Administration (60%)
*** Oversee the preparation and revision of contracts that involve the purchase of goods, services, and construction-related services.
* Maintain internal controls for each contract, which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, and payment schedules.
* Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees and outside entities regarding project and contract status and develop and regularly report on same.
* Assist PM in approval of the Project Work Plan, budget setup, forecasts, and appropriate use of cost codes.
* Ensure that all contractors and consultants engaged are following legal requirements, owner specifications and government regulations.
* Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution is in accordance with UWF policies and all statutory requirements, including the review and acceptance of bonds and insurance.
* Assist in the development, drafts, and maintenance of UWF specific terms and conditions, contract templates, internal controls checklist, short forms, or other contracting tools needed by PDG. Create contract administration plans and internal controls for all construction-related contract types. Serve as a liaison with UWF staff and suppliers/vendors/contractors to ensure contracting compliance and performance. Regularly review status of all open projects with staff.
** Procurement (20%)
*** Facilitate solicitations, review front-end specifications, and negotiate contracts in the best interest of UWF, applying an understanding of contract law fundamentals, contract elements, contracting authority, and coordinating with subject matter experts (such as risk management and legal counsel).
* Interface campus partners, as necessary, to purchase goods and services (such as procurement services).
** Business Process Improvement (15%)
*** Participate in, or lead, internal, cross-departmental, and external continuous improvement training classes, mentoring of staff, contractors, and vendors.
* Assist with drafting and updating process and procedural documents.
** Other (5%)
*** This position will perform a variety of other duties including initial project setup, general project administration, responding to public records requests, and project audits, represent the University when CM or PM cannot be present and other duties as assigned by the project team.**''Required Qualifications
** To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
** Minimum Qualifications
**** Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.
******* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, or related field.
* 4-6 years' progressively…