Design and Construction Contract Specialist, Olympia WA

Public Works General Services is recruiting to fill a Design and Construction Contract Specialist position. The position is responsible for procurement and contract administration (from beginning to end) for Public Works construction projects. Under general direction, performs the full range of professional and technical duties involved in the preparation, finalization, analysis, and administration of construction, architect-engineering and other agreements and contracts for the City. The ideal candidate will have the following: Knowledge of industry principles and practices in Architecture and Engineering and Public Works Construction Projects, including alternative to low-bid Public Works procurement processes. Knowledge in contract administration principles, including those related to scope, schedule, and payments. Knowledge in local government, state and federal contracting requirements, including Federal Highway Administration requirements. Skill in operating a variety of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and project management applications. Skill in gaining the necessary compliance with standards and regulations while maintaining a cooperative working environment with internal staff, external agencies' staff and the public. Ability to communicate technical information and requirements in a clear, accurate manner verbally, in writing, and with graphic presentations (such as PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.), and social media. Ability to meet rigid work completion deadlines. In order to be considered for the first review, please submit your application by 5:00 p.m., February 22, 2019. Click on this link to read the full employment opportunity and to