Principal Contract Specialist

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Principal Contract Specialist positions, through subordinate supervisors, plan and direct the work of Contract Specialists; participate in the most challenging contract administration assignments; open, negotiate, recommend contract award, administer and terminate various types of public works contracts including consulting, architectural and engineering projects, design, construction and construction management, and pre-purchased material and equipment contracts; develop and maintain commercial terms and conditions of contracts; develop negotiation plans and strategies; prepare reports and correspondence; make presentations to City Council, community groups, consultants and contractors; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTE: Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).
• Four years of full-time professional-level contract administration experience in architecture, engineering, and/or construction.
• One year of full-time experience at a level equivalent to a Senior Contract Specialist with the City of San Diego.
• At least one year of full-time experience supervising professional staff who are responsible for contract administration work.
• Contract development.
• Evaluation of bids and/or proposals.
• Negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
• Administration of contract terms and conditions.
• A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Public Works contract administration experience in a government or public agency setting.
• Demonstrated experience with construction management and/or task management of design and construction contracts.
• Demonstrated understanding of unit pricing and usage of RSMeans data for public works construction contracts.
• Knowledge of architectural engineering and design contracting practices.
• Familiarity or experience with local, state or federal laws as they apply to public works contracting and/or labor.
• Familiarity with negotiating labor disputes and/or labor compliance in a government or public agency setting.
• Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, SAP, and labor compliance software).

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the work of Contract Specialists.
• Participate in the most challenging contract administration assignments.
• Open, negotiate, recommend contract award, administer and terminate various types of public works contracts including consulting, architectural and engineering projects, design, construction and construction management, and pre-purchased material and equipment contracts.
• Develop and maintain commercial terms and conditions of contracts.
• Develop negotiation plans and strategies.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Make presentations to City Council, community groups, consultants and contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal