Contracts Engineer; TE

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking a skilled Contracts Engineer (TE3) to support consultant contract administration and acquisition activities essential to the delivery of transportation projects in the Northwest Region. This position supports professional consultant contract administration, procurement, negotiations, equity assurance, invoice management, and agreements related to project development, right of way, and construction. The Contracts Engineer ensures consultant contracting activities comply with state and federal regulations while coordinating with project teams and the Headquarters Contract Services Office.

Working under the direction of the Area Consultant Liaison Engineer (ACLE), the candidate selected for this role will exercise independent judgment, provide technical guidance, and represent the Consultant Liaison Office in supporting project delivery throughout the region.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Develop Request Memos for consultant services, ensuring consultant procurement procedures comply with state and federal regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in and co-facilitate negotiations of Architectural & Engineering or Professional Service contracts scope and fee under the direction of the ACLE.
• Prepare regional consultant agreements, supplements, task orders, amendments, and other various legal documents for review and signature.
• Prepare negotiation notes, Letters of Authorization, and other contractual documents.
• Coordinate with Agreement Managers and Consultants related to agreement negotiations, compliance, and/or contract administration.
• Review, organize, and store contract documentation for contract administration, reporting, and record retention.
• Process agreement invoice payments, including reviewing invoices for sufficient compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
• Communicate the status of contract negotiations or compliance issues to the ACLE and Agreement Managers on any foreseen or known issues.
• Respond to technical questions from personnel in Headquarters, WSDOT Regional Project Engineering Offices, and local agencies regarding state and federal rules, regulations, procedures, policies, selection methods, negotiations procedures, and other contractual matters that arise.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Consultant Contracting Regulations: Ability to interpret Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), rules, and guidelines involving consultant agreements and contracting methods.
• Communication: Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively with project teams, consultants, and subject matter experts to achieve project objectives. Experience working as a part of a multidimensional team with the ability to work both autonomously and in a collaborative group.
• Analytical & Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Exhibit strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to details.
• Training & Facilitation: Ability to design and deliver effective training and presentations tailored to diverse audiences and learning needs.
• Technology & Office Equipment: Ability to effectively use office equipment, including Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• Ability to travel on a regular, sporadic, or as needed basis, typically to attend an off-site meeting, meet with other region offices, or attend training.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Contract Cost Analysis: Experience reviewing, analyzing and interpreting engineering contract pricing and cost proposals.
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