Contract Administrator - WMATA

PACO Group•Washington, DC

7d•$40 - $50

About The Position

PACO Group is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support WMATA MATOC projects. The role administers the full lifecycle of WMATA task orders, from solicitation and proposal through execution, modification, and closeout. Applicants must meet all mandatory qualifications and credentials at the time of submission; required OSHA certifications and software proficiency are not optional or substitutable with preferred qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
At least five years of experience developing or administering RFPs, bids, quotations, specifications, statements of work, and differing contracts or agreements.
Strong knowledge of FIDIC, AIA, or equivalent contract forms.
Proficiency in contract-management software and Microsoft Office.
Excellent negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

MATOC, IDIQ, or public-agency task-order administration experience.
WMATA or comparable transportation-agency procurement exposure.
Experience with contract management systems.
CPCM or CFCM certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare and coordinate RFPs, bids, quotes, specifications, statements of work, and contract documents.
Track procurement milestones, contractual obligations, amendments, deliverables, and approvals.
Coordinate task-order award documentation, change orders, payment support, and closeout.
Maintain audit-ready records and communicate contract requirements to project teams.
Review, prepare, and process subcontractor agreements and purchase orders.
Monitor contract deliverables, milestones, and payment schedules.
Support evaluation and negotiation of change-order proposals.
Prepare invoice packages and coordinate with finance for timely billing and collections.
Maintain organized contract files in accordance with WMATA and audit standards.
Generate monthly contract-status reports for the PMO.