H9230 - Contract Spec District Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation•Fairfax, VA

1d•$31 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for assisting in the planning and delivery of the district maintenance contract program. The position provides technical leadership, coordination, and support to district maintenance staff, contributing to the success of all maintenance contracts. The role involves supporting leaders in determining appropriate contracts, following established contracting processes, and developing maintenance contracts from bidding through final payment. It also includes compiling schedules and documentation, interacting with other contract administrators, coordinating funding and project status, and preparing reports and presentations. The position requires updating and maintaining contract-related records, reports, and systems, and demonstrating effective time management while keeping supervisors informed of developments.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to manage time effectively, measure and evaluate progress and make necessary changes.
Ability to negotiate effectively.
Knowledge of federal and state transportation rules, regulations, and policies.
Skill in providing exemplary customer service.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Ability to analyze problems, documents and communicate performance results and identify solutions to support goals and objectives.
Ability to apply quantitative methodology for accurate analysis.
Ability to evaluate maintenance needs and determine appropriate methods to accomplish the work.
Knowledge in contract development and administration, as well as project management.
Knowledge of transportation operations processes, methods, and materials.
Skill in data management and reporting and research methodologies.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Maintenance, Business Administration, or related field desired.
Experience in contract administration and monitoring.

Responsibilities

Perform special duties as assigned.
Assist in planning and delivery of the district maintenance contract program.
Provide technical leadership, coordination, and support to the district maintenance staff.
Contribute to the success of all maintenance contracts.
Provide support and analysis to leaders to assist in determining what contracts exist to accomplish work and provide input to different contracting approaches.
Follow established processes and procedures in all phases of contract development and monitoring.
Provide support in overall contract planning, development, and implementation.
Secure field data, develop and scope no-plan RAAP contracts, and compile routine and non-routine reports for contracts.
Develop maintenance contracts from bidding stages through final payment.
Compile schedule (RAAP) and other relevant documentation needed to support maintenance contract assemblies.
Interact with other District Maintenance contract administrators to identify and plan for maintenance contracting needs.
Assist in coordination of all District Maintenance ASD service contracts to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Coordinate funding and project status issues with District Maintenance Contracts Manager and Infrastructure Manager.
Prepare reports and presentations.
Check all contract proposals for format and compliance; resolve issues prior to submission.
Make the actual submittal to Central Office.
Maintain good reporting for all active SAAP and RAAP contracts.
Work closely with Location and Design to ensure all required tasks are completed for SAAP submittals.
Update and maintain records, reports and systems related to assigned contracts.
Demonstrate ability to manage several assignments at the same time.
Keep supervisor updated on important developments and on work assignments.