Contract Specialist

Overview

Manage, negotiate, and administer complex professional services contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• scope development
• bid management
• contract review
• stakeholder liaison
• specification writing
• procurement process

Tasks

-Reviews contract scope of services for completeness -Approves bid proposals and specifications, composes Requests for Council -Writes contract requirements in conformance with City policies and State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations -Develop the scope and specifications for complex professional service contracts -Resolves discrepancies in contracts and prepares written documentation -Serves as liaison between a department, contractors, consultants, and users -Writes and evaluates specifications and invitations to bid -Research and interprets contract provisions including explaining contract processes, penalties, and compliance terms to users -This role includes all phases, from advertising a project to the final contract award -Reviews contracts for accuracy and changes prior to bid and renewal -Create responses to special correspondence and handles special assignments and problems such as responses to citizen inquiries, bid protests and vendor related issues -Prepares advertisements, conducts pre-proposal meetings, and facilitates evaluations of Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications -Coordinates the renewal and extension of contracts

Requirements

• contract law
• 3 years
• full-time
• title 34
• negotiation
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Knowledge of government contract law, principles, regulations and policies to include techniques, operations and contracting processes -Three years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation -Must be willing to work full time onsite -Practical experience with A.R.S. Title 34 Procurement required -Contract preparation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and public administration -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

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About Hill International, Inc.

-Grown from a regional project management firm into a global infrastructure consultancy. -Merged into Global Infrastructure Solutions in December 2022 after trading publicly on NYSE since 2008. -Provides project, program, and construction management, as well as cost engineering, scheduling, risk management, and advisory services. -Known for delivering landmark projects such as the World Trade Center reconstruction and the Cairo Monorail. -Notable for high-profile rescue and recovery roles, including claims analysis on the Eurotunnel project, and growth through strategic acquisitions worldwide.

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