Contract Administrator Senior

OCTA • Orange, CA

2d • $101,275 - $139,339 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, manages complex procurement and contract administration activities supporting OCTA's major capital improvement projects and transportation programs. This position plays a key role in delivering high-profile infrastructure projects by coordinating competitive procurements, administering contracts, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and funding requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of five years of experience in the development and administration of contracts.
• Significant professional experience in complex procurement and contract administration, preferably involving public agency capital improvement projects.
• Knowledge of competitive procurement practices, contract administration, and applicable local, state, and federal procurement requirements.
• Experience administering architectural and engineering, construction, and professional services contracts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex procurements and time-sensitive priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex procurements and contract administration activities for major transportation and capital improvement projects.
• Develop and administer requests for proposals, invitations for bids, cooperative agreements, and other procurement documents.
• Coordinate architectural, engineering, construction, and professional services procurements involving local and federal funding.
• Administer contracts, task orders, amendments, and construction change orders.
• Support high-profile projects including OC Streetcar, freeway improvements, rail infrastructure, and transit facility improvements.
• Collaborate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and internal departments to support timely project delivery.
• Monitor procurement schedules, contract requirements, and compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
• Provide procurement and contract administration support to Capital Programs, Planning, Transit, Facilities Maintenance, and the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency.
• Identify and resolve procurement and contract administration issues while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior