Contract Administrator Senior

Orange County Transportation Authority • Orange, CA

17h

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. This is an exempt position in salary grade 205: Min – $101,275.20 | Mid – $120,307.20 | Max – $139,339.20/annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications. This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Support major transportation infrastructure projects that improve mobility throughout Orange County.
• Work on high-profile initiatives including OC Streetcar, freeway improvements, rail stabilization, and sustainable transit infrastructure.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in engineering, planning, construction, and transportation operations.
• Play a critical role in delivering complex, publicly funded projects that benefit Orange County communities.
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of capital projects and challenging procurement initiatives.
• Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.

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