Contract Delivery Specialist

King County•Seattle, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will assist customers with the procurement of Architectural/Engineering, Construction, and Goods and Service contracts. It will also support customers with the use of the County’s Job Order Contract (JOC) and the work order team with the administration of various work order agreements. This position requires good organization, attention to detail, customer service, and communication skills, with an emphasis on collaborating with internal and external customers. The position is within WTD’s Finance and Administration (F&A) Section, which ensures financial resources are available for the Division’s priorities and that decision-making is informed regarding financial risk, optimization trade-offs, financial equity, and compliance. F&A manages a large portfolio of financial activities and processes, including rate-setting, budget development and oversight, capital finance, contracting, technology services, central service administration, accounting, audit and compliance, payroll, and utility billing. The team values a culture that encourages challenging the status quo, offering new ideas, and building enduring relationships. The agency is dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come, with over 1000 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities. Success involves upholding a legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment. The agency partners with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and educates the public and businesses on water quality protection. Accountability to ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents are priorities. The regional wastewater treatment system sustains a healthy environment and fuels economic development. The role actively applies principles of equity, racial, and social justice in all aspects of work.

Requirements

Two (2) years or more of progressively responsible experience procuring government contracts, which includes soliciting, negotiating, and awarding public works and design contracts for a government agency.
Experience reviewing contract documents for compliance with relevant procedures, laws, and regulations, and contract administration.
Knowledgeable in reviewing scopes of work and construction specifications.
Experience procuring Architectural and Engineering, Construction, Technical Services, and Goods and Services Contracts.
Experience performing administration for capital and/or goods and service contracts, including tracking expiration dates, invoicing, change/amendments, and closeout.
Experience collaborating with project teams comprised of various stakeholders on high profile, politically sensitive projects.
Experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, as well as other public agencies, on capital projects and contracts.
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

Responsibilities

Assist in the creation of ITB and RFP documents, and collaborate with King County Central Procurement and other stakeholders during the procurement process through award.
Serve as a technical advisor for work orders, job order contracts, capital procurements, and purchasing for the Division.
Collaborate with Consultants and Contractors, WTD, and other KC staff for the procurement, planning, implementation, and closeout of capital work order contracts and a variety of goods and service contracts.
Review scopes of work, project schedules, and budgets.
Perform contract administration and financial tracking for capital work orders and other agreements, including change orders/amendments, invoicing/payments, and contract/work order closeout.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, and KC policies/procedures.
Ensure that internal project information management database information and accessible information is updated in a timely and accurate manner.
Work with Division staff to develop contracts and mitigate risks to protect King County from litigation, criticism, or unanticipated costs due to unclear, ambiguous, and non-compliant contract documents.
Support the Alternative Delivery model of the division where applicable.