Contracts Administrator II

A note from the hiring manager:
This limited-time-duration position offers an opportunity to support the Port of Portland’s diverse marine and industrial real estate portfolio and work directly with leases, sales agreements, permits, and other property-related contracts. You’ll help keep agreements organized and on track, monitor key terms and obligations, and work with staff, tenants, and business partners to ensure contracts are administered effectively. It’s a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public-sector real estate and contribute to the Port’s work supporting regional trade and economic development.

Who we are:
The Portland International Airport (PDX), Oregon’s largest and most dynamic airport, serving as a gateway to the Pacific Northwest. PDX is renowned for its exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, and commitment to sustainability. Recognized consistently as one of the best airports in the United States, we pride ourselves on offering a world-class travel experience to all our passengers.

What you'll get:
We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that supports work-life balance while encouraging in-person collaboration. Team members are generally expected to be in the office up to three days per week, with specific days subject to change based on operational needs. PLUS, our office overlooks the beautiful Mt Hood, you get the opportunity to watch planes take off, and so much more! 

• Draft, edit, and prepare standard, template-based, or moderately complex leases, amendments, permits, assignments, or other real estate related contract documents.
• Track progress toward ongoing negotiations and ensure deadlines and customer timelines are met.
• Organize and prepare exhibits/attachments and ensure version control.
• Identify and escalate non-standard terms to senior contract administrator or senior manager. 
• Coordinate appropriate stakeholder document review.
• Prepare final documents for signature and manage execution packages.
• Enter all executed contracts into the property management system, including critical lease information.

• Communicate with tenants on routine follow up items related to insurance, deliverables, or documentation.
• Review, forward and track annual property tax bills to tenants and/or finance for payment.
• Apprise county assessors of all lease changes.
• Escalate delinquent tax information to the appropriate individuals.
• Maintain contracts in the property management system.
• Generate, follow up on, and process system reports.
• Generate quarterly critical date reports.

• Respond to public records requests related to Port properties and maintain the record disposition schedule.
• Support special projects by preparing documentation, assembling drafts, and coordinating reviews.
• Perform assigned tasks related to closing or transactional due diligence under guidance from the senior contract administrator or senior manager. 
• Other special projects as assigned related to contract administration and the property management system.

• Bachelor's Degree: Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of contract administrator experience, or equivalent experience, i.e., property related contracts or other field. Or, the equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Knowledge of drafting and reviewing lease agreements is preferred.
• Real estate principles and legal terms is preferred. 

• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and a passion for being inclusive.
• Focus on safety improvements and comply with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Show the utmost respect for others and act as a team player.
• Contract creation and administration.
• Contract language and its ramifications to related policies and procedures.
• Use word processing, spreadsheet applications and contract management computer systems.
• The ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines, perform high volume of work, with a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Perform intermediate math functions.
• Learn and apply a broad knowledge of administrative procedures and office operations.
• Document contractual information.
• Balance priorities with a heavy workload and multiple clients often over extended periods of time.
• Accuracy with contract language and organization.
• Communicate and complete contractual projects with diverse Port workgroups.

Selection Process (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of September 20.
   
   
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
   
   
3. Our goal is to schedule interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step on October 8.