Contract Formation Specialist

Overview

This role supports an infrastructure and transportation program within a collaborative partnership. The position involves working in a multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering innovative, sustainable, and long-term mobility solutions to enhance connectivity and support regional growth. The program is part of a significant transportation infrastructure initiative currently in development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market engagement to inform and align project strategies based on market feedback.
• Prepare Request for Tender (RFT) packages.
• Issue bid request packages to approved bidders and prepare evaluation criteria for project team approval.
• Manage tenderers' questions and responses (RFIs).
• Receive tenders and manage commercial evaluations.
• Ensure technical evaluations meet project and company requirements.
• Prepare commercial bid summaries and overall recommendations for contract awards.
• Prepare contract documents and maintain control and status reporting.
• Organize tenderer meetings and workshops, including bid clarification and pre-award meetings, to ensure understanding and agreement on contractual matters.
• Administer assigned contracts, reviewing progress and providing management with information on projected financial or technical issues.
• Coordinate with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights, obligations, performance, and administration.
• Administer moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with contractors and customers to reach settlements.
• Lead resolution of contractual discussions of moderate complexity.
• Ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions.
• Support preparation of periodic status reports for management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with 10-13 years of relevant experience, or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience and coursework in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning, and scheduling.
• Thorough knowledge of contract formation and administration.
• Extensive knowledge of contract management and negotiations.
• Understanding of when to engage legal counsel.
• Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable government and commercial regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively work with project functional groups and stakeholders at all levels.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $136,680 - $184,920 annually, based on market data and determined by education, experience, and qualifications.
• Employee referral bonus: $2,500.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period).
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

Location

• Various work locations across the USA, including Los Angeles, CA.
• Full-time telework available.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not authorized for this position.
• Grade level: 27.
• Position is not subject to panel interview.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may request assistance.