137 - Project Contract Manager

City of Brownsville•Brownsville, TX

136d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Contract Manager will work collaboratively with enterprise-wide City Departments to assist with project and contract management for facilities, roads, and utilities. The position may also include working with external partners on special projects and as a liaison for City Departments. The Project Contract Manager will be responsible for reviewing contract documents, procurement methods, and tracking project deliverables. In addition, the Project Contract Manager is responsible for preparing project reports for Executive Leadership. The position will be working side by side with engineers, contractors, architects, vendors, and clients. This position will report directly to the EPMO Director.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED plus four years of experience in contracts review and management
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Ability to recognize and resolve problems such as bad grammar, type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination
Ability to select work methods among approved routines, set priorities, or sequence tasks within established schedules
Ability to interpret available options to apply to non-standard situations
Ability to calculate amounts due, using some judgment
Ability to receive and process larger amounts
Ability to monitor budget and bring problems to the attention of a supervisor
Ability to interact with the public or other organizations, requiring cooperation, courtesy, and tact when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues
Ability to use office equipment, supplies, and a City vehicle
Must successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check

Nice To Haves

Specialized skills in a particular type of work
Knowledge of an extensive body of rules, procedures, or operations
Specialized skills that may be technical or non-technical, such as research and analytical skills, composing non-routine documents and letters
Knowledge of procurement methods
Knowledge of contracting policies, practices, regulations, and techniques
Knowledge of contract development and writing, including contract language, terms, and conditions

Responsibilities

Reviewing contract documents
Reviewing procurement methods
Tracking project deliverables
Preparing project reports for Executive Leadership
Working with architects/engineers and City departments to ensure project delivery
Collaborating with City Departments to develop and maintain reports across various projects
Collaborating with the City of Brownsville Procurement Department to ensure completeness of bid packages
Checking the scope, amount, accuracy, and completeness of all proposals
Recommending procurement methods that best fit the project scope to City Departments
Performing other duties as assigned

Benefits

Robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age
Medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families
Vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife
Access to Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan
Pet insurance available as a voluntary benefit
Deferred compensation plans through Equitable
Supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life
10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually for full-time employees
Parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees
Longevity pay
100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually
14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays
Flexible scheduling options starting in fiscal year 2025