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Construction Contracts Administration

The Construction Contracts Administrator is responsible for the comprehensive administration, procurement, and compliance oversight of construction-related contracts and solicitation activities for capital improvement, renovation, infrastructure, and facilities projects; oversees the preparation, review, negotiation, execution, and administration of construction contracts, professional design, agreements (architectural/engineering), and professional services agreements (studies and surveys), bid documents, and procurement processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, university policies, public procurement standards, and project requirements; serves as a key liaison among project managers, contractors, consultants, legal counsel, procurement personnel, and regulatory agencies to support effective project delivery, contract compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement; provides guidance regarding construction contracting procedures, bidding requirements, contract interpretation, and procurement best practices while supporting operational efficiency and institutional objectives.

• Prepare, review, evaluate, and administer construction-related contracts and design-related agreements, solicitation packages, amendments, change orders, pay-applications, and other procurement documents for capital construction and facilities projects
• Develop and review front-end contract documents, general conditions, supplementary conditions, specifications, bid forms, and procurement requirements for compliance with institutional standards, legal requirements, and public procurement regulations; serve as the liaison between project management and central procurement as it pertains to the review and submission of purchase orders
• Coordinate and manage public and private solicitation processes, including Invitations for Bid (IFB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), interviews of firms, and related procurement activities
• Conduct public and private bid openings; review bids for responsiveness, responsibility, completeness, and compliance with solicitation requirements
• Prepare bid tabulations, procurement summaries, recommendation documents, and supporting materials for approvals and award decisions
• Facilitate contract execution processes and ensure all required institutional approvals, insurance certificates, bonds, licenses, and supporting documentation are obtained prior to contract award and project commencement
• Administer and maintain contract records, procurement documentation, solicitation files, and electronic contract management systems in accordance with records retention requirements
• Administer contractor prequalification and vendor responsibility review processes, including evaluation of financial capacity, licensing, safety records, references, litigation history, and prior performance; conduct evaluation of contractors at project completion
• Serve as the primary liaison between contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, university departments, and external agencies to resolve contractual, procurement, and compliance-related issues
• Coordinate communications related to procurement schedules, addenda, clarifications, substitutions, and contract interpretation
• Assist project teams with contract compliance monitoring, contractor performance evaluation, dispute resolution, and interpretation of contractual obligations
• Support negotiations related to contract terms, pricing, schedules, scope modifications, and construction-related claims or disputes
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, public procurement regulations, university policies, insurance requirements, bonding requirements, and construction contracting standards
• Coordinate with legal counsel, procurement, finance, risk management, environmental health and safety (EHS), and project management personnel regarding contractual risk, compliance concerns, and procurement strategy
• Support audits, record reviews, and compliance reporting activities related to procurement and construction contracting functions
• Administer Supplier Development Program (SDP) participation monitoring and reporting activities for construction projects; coordinate outreach efforts, contractor engagement initiatives, informational sessions, and workshops
• Monitor and maintain electronic bidding, procurement, and contract administration systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity
• Recommend and implement process improvements, workflow enhancements, system modifications, and operational efficiencies related to construction procurement and contract administration
• Develop guidance materials, templates, procedures, and training resources related to construction contracting and procurement practices
• Research industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging procurement practices to support continuous improvement initiatives; update construction contracts and design agreements accordingly
• Prepare and submit project delegation requests, reimbursement requests/invoices, and periodic reports to the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS)
• May supervise assigned staff, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, coaching, and professional development

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $72,300.00
• MidPoint – $90,312.00
• Maximum – $108,444.00

• Conflict Resolution
• Contract management
• Negotiation
• Policy analysis
• Process management
• Report writing
• Resource allocation
• Resource management
• Technical Writing