Manager of Construction Contract Administration in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh
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Job Description
Planning and Design Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006561)
• Manages contract administration duties as well as the purchasing of equipment and supply services; prepares and reviews contract documentation. Daily review and negotiation of complex contracts. Reviewing agreements to ensure that the terms comply with applicable laws, including Federal regulations and University policies, and do not conflict with pre-existing University obligations.
• Supervises staff, including hiring, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other staff administration; manages work schedules and approves timecards; provides professional development opportunities; distributes and reviews work.
• Research contractors and vendors for bids; conducts bid openings in compliance with all policies and procedures; coordinates bid and proposal solicitation processes.
• Ensures equipment, supplies, and other resources are properly purchased and allocated to support all projects and operations.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for all contract and procurement issues including the interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains contract database and related records; performs other special projects as needed.
Please review the department website at: Home | Office of Planning, Design and Construction
Manages contract administration duties, purchases equipment and supplies to support all operations and services, and prepares and reviews contract documentation. Conducts bid openings for contractors and vendors and coordinates the bid and proposal solicitation processes. Serves as a primary point of contact for all contract and procurement issues.
Essential Functions
• Manages contract administration duties as well as the purchasing of equipment and supply services; prepares and reviews contract documentation. Daily review and negotiation of complex contracts. Reviewing agreements to ensure that the terms comply with applicable laws, including Federal regulations and University policies, and do not conflict with pre-existing University obligations.
• Supervises staff, including hiring, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other staff administration; manages work schedules and approves timecards; provides professional development opportunities; distributes and reviews work.
• Research contractors and vendors for bids; conducts bid openings in compliance with all policies and procedures; coordinates bid and proposal solicitation processes.
• Ensures equipment, supplies, and other resources are properly purchased and allocated to support all projects and operations.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for all contract and procurement issues including the interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains contract database and related records; performs other special projects as needed.
Physical Effort
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Manager - Contracts Administration & Procurement
Job Family: Finance & Procurement
Job Sub Family: Procurement & Purchasing
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Cover Letter