Contract Specialist

Luster National•Atlanta, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Luster is seeking a Contract Specialist to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (bus and rail), international airports, and water/wastewater projects using traditional and alternative delivery methods. The primary focus is procurement of engineering and design services for a major transportation program. The specialist will work alongside senior contract administrators from solicitation and qualifications-based selection through negotiation, contract administration, and closeout, following established procedures and supporting senior administrators on more complex procurements. This is a long-term, full-time, hybrid position based mostly remotely, with in-person meetings as needed at client sites, in Atlanta, Georgia. The expected salary is $73,000–$94,000 per year ($35–$45 per hour), depending on factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of procurement or contract administration experience.
Experience supporting solicitations or administering contracts within an established procurement process.
Familiarity with public procurement rules and standard contract terms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365, including applications such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
Curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, or finance.
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) certification.
Experience supporting procurement or contract administration for large (>$500 million), complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
Experience with qualifications-based selection of engineering and design consultants under the Brooks Act, 23 CFR Part 172, and O.C.G.A. 50-22.
Experience working with project managers and technical staff to develop scopes of services for solicitations and contracts.
Experience researching contract questions and preparing recommendations for management.
Experience in an owner’s representative, program management, or construction management capacity for a state DOT or other public transportation agency.
Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Responsibilities

Support qualifications-based selection of engineering and design consultants from advertisement through award.
Prepare solicitation documents that comply with applicable procurement rules.
Organize evaluation meetings where consultant statements of qualifications are scored and support the evaluation panel through the process.
Support task order fee negotiations by comparing proposed staff hours with the defined scope to assess whether the agreed price is reasonable for the work.
Administer executed agreements day to day, including reviewing contract documents and monitoring compliance.
Work with project managers and consultant representatives to answer questions and help resolve issues involving contract compliance and terms.
Prepare progress reports on active contracts for project managers and management.
Perform compliance checks needed to close out contracts.
Work within established procedures under the direction of senior contract administrators and support them on more complex procurements.