Contract Administrator

Location:  5200 E & C Construction Pay Grade:  A13 FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

Under general supervision, provides administration and inspection of construction contracts and inspection of public utilities constructed by private developers.

*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies* 

• Administers and manages construction contracts.
• Interprets and administers contract documents.
• Manages daily project issues in relation to proposed design, existing structures and utilities, contractor requests for information, and requests for proposals to aid in project completion.
• Inspects project work and materials for compliance.
• Coordinates with engineers, contractors, developers, architects, and private citizens to aid in the execution and completion of projects.
• Prepares modifications to contract documents.
• Performs utility inspections of sanitary, water, and storm systems.
• Calculates project quantities and associated costs.
• Reviews and processes pay estimate requests.
• Resolves citizen complaints.
• Prepares daily and weekly project status reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, supplemented by one to two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. 

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in medium work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 10 pounds).  Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.