Principal Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator - REPOST
Company: Metropolitan Council
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
WHO WE ARE
The Procurement Department in the Metropolitan Council's Regional
Administration Division has up to two (2) vacancies for a Principal
Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator. These vacancies may
be filled at either classification based on the candidate's
qualifications and business needs.
This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite)
telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in
Minnesota or Wisconsin.
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the
seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead
for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional
transportation, wastewater, and housing services.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects
the communities we serve.
The Procurement Department assists internal Council units to buy
goods and services needed to conduct Council business. In carrying
out this purpose, the department complies with Council policies and
procedures, laws of federal, state, and local governments, and
requirements of grants the Council receives.
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin
Cities region:
The Principal Contract Administrator/Contract Administrator
provides oversight in the development of solicitations for
Specifications for Invitation for Bid (IFB) and Request for
Proposal (RFP) documents; runs solicitations publicly, formally and
informally; manages bid openings and facilitates evaluation panels
for RFPs; awards and executes contracts and prepares and negotiates
contracts. Types of contracts are architecture and engineering,
major construction, small scope construction,
non-construction/general services, professional/technical services,
and goods. This position is also responsible for administering
Council contract procurement policies, procedures, and state and
federal laws for all contracts.
This position does NOT manage the contracts once executed and is
NOT construction site management.
This position requires the ability and willingness to travel to
multiple locations in the seven (7) county metropolitan area, some
of which may not be accessible by public transportation.
What you would do in this job
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum
qualifications)
Principal Contract Administrator
Any of the following combinations of completed education (in
business, finance, public administration, or a closely related
field) and experience (in contract administration):
Any of the following combinations of completed education (in
business, finance, public administration, or a closely related
field) and experience (in contract administration):
Additional information
Principial Contract Administrator
Union/Grade: AFSCME/Grade I
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Full Salary Range: $40.56 - $61.20 hourly; $84,365 - $127,296
Contract Administrator
Union/Grade: AFSCME/Grade G
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Full Salary Range: $34.70 - $52.36 hourly; $72,176 - $108,909
What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may
sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other
sites.
What steps the recruitment process involves:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a
background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal
history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if
applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do
not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony,
gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case
basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the
candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you
must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying
for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in
the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources
departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases,
cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or
physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information,
you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to
a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly
encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community,
individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the
selection process, please email .
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