The City of Overland Park has a Contract Specialist position available in the Public Works Department.

Responsibilities :

• Prepares, reviews, issues and monitors bid documents; reviews and evaluates bid proposals; prepares, reviews and issues contract documents; and ensures that contracted parties comply with contract provisions as directed by staff.

• Provides assistance regarding contract administration to Public Works personnel, other City departments; and consultants and contractors doing business with the City.

• Uses professional and technical skills in the preparation of contracts and project bids for consulting services, construction of new buildings; renovation, remodeling, or repair of existing facilities; or for capital improvement projects for streets, thoroughfares, storm water, traffic signals, streetlights, street maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, and major traffic maintenance contracts.

• Work involves compiling and maintaining standardized and specialized bid and contract documents; preparing construction bid packages from technical plans and specifications; monitoring performance of and compliance with existing construction and/or service contracts; and providing assistance in service, cost and/or dispute resolution negotiations between contracted parties.

• Work may also involve issuing emergency contracts; assisting others in the bidding of and issuing contracts for projects under the provision of state statutes for public notice and advertising; and preparing and issuing letter contracts for projects not requiring competitive bids.
  

Requirements :

• Basic education with additional college-level courses in business administration, accounting, contracts or related subjects, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Associates degree in Accounting, Contract or Business Administration or Contract Law preferred.

• Five years of progressively responsible contract administration experience in engineering and construction, preferably in a municipal setting, or an equivalent level of experience.
  

Normal Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Salary Range: $25.46 -$31.82/hr. ($52,954.00-$66,192.50 annually)

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

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