Contracts Specialist II

Accurate Placement

Phoenix, AZ

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$37–$43 Per Hour

SKILLS

Advertising Design, Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Background Investigation, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Safety, Consulting, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Support/Service, Federal Compliance Regulations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government Contracts, Interpret Regulations, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procurement Management, Professional Services, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Public Administration, Public Safety, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Small Business, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Recruiting, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Phoenix, AZ

POSTED

29 days ago

JOB TITLE: Contracts Specialist II

JOB SUMMARY: The Design and Construction Procurement team oversees major, complex project procurements for about 20 departments, supporting a $9.7B five-year Capital Improvement Program. Projects range from airport terminals and water facilities to public safety buildings, libraries, parks, and long-term transportation improvements. The team seeks a Contracts Specialist II with strong judgment and initiative to manage procurements under city, state, and federal regulations, ensuring compliance with federal programs and small/disadvantaged business initiatives.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; M-F

Pay: $37.00 to $43.00 per hour DOE

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85003

Type: Long term temporary

Start date: Immediately upon passing background

Duration: 6 months with possible extensions

Benefits: Available after eligibility period

DUTIES

Hiring engineers, architects, and professional services consultants.
Hiring general and specialty contractors utilizing the Design-Bid-Build, Job Order Contract, Construction Manager at Risk, or Design-Build delivery method.
Special projects not under the City's Capital Improvement Program.
Prepare call for bids and bid documents to advertise Design-Bid-Build
Prepare PowerPoint presentations
Schedule and hold pre-submittal and pre-bid meetings with consultants, contractors, or staff
Respond to consultant or contractor questions during advertisement
Schedule and facilitate evaluation panel meeting with staff
Schedule and facilitate project interviews with consultants, contractors, and staff
Negotiate contract rates
Review and provide feedback on fee proposal submittals
Issue notices to proceed
Review bids for responsiveness
Collaborate with the Equal Opportunity Department as needed
Prepare and execute contracts

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrates exemplary customer-service skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines.
Ability to correctly interpret complex laws, regulations, guidelines, agreements, and follow policies and procedures.
Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize, and analyze information.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of three years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation.
Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Knowledge of Design and Construction and/or Arizona Revised Statutes Title 34 procurement experience preferred.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Procurement Regulations.
Background check required

Contracts Specialist II

Accurate Placement

Phoenix, AZ

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