Senior Contracts Specialist (Senior Project Funding & Agreements Coordinator)

Senior Contracts Specialist

Join us in shaping Seattle's streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don't just move peoplewe connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we're tackling big challenges : making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyoneno matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we're growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we're building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We're a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crewsbringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let's build a Seattle that works for everyonetogether!

Position Overview :

SDOT's Contracts & Procurement group is a small, lively and collaborative team that helps SDOT secure the contracts needed to deliver large and important projects such as bike lanes, sidewalks, and bridges for the City. As a Senior Contracts Specialist, you'll play a critical role in keeping Seattle's transportation projects moving by managing the lifecycle of consultant contracts and procurement processes. We anticipate hiring three Specialists from this job posting, so once you've applied, spread the word. We want passionate, knowledgeable and innovative talent like you!

Please note that while the position falls under the Finance Division, this position is specifically a consultant contracting role not a Buyer role.

Job Responsibilities :

• Develop and oversee Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and manage the consultant selection process from start to finish.
• Write, edit, and complete consultant contracts, amendments, and work authorizations.
• As a consultant contract subject matter expert, discuss solicitation options, and provide expert guidance and customer service to project managers throughout the contract process.
• Understand consultant service pricing and become a subject matter expert in SDOT's consultant rate adjustment policy
• Familiarize yourself with existing guidelines, checklists, ordinances, and department policies and procedures related to consultant contracting
• Train and advise staff and consultants on policies and best practices, including federal, state, and city contracting requirements. Research laws, regulations and policies as applicable.
• Use data platforms and maintain contract files in systems like the Citywide Contract Management System (CCMS) Masterworks, the City's financial system (PeopleSoft 9.2), Laserfiche, the City's procurement platform OpenGov and other internal systems.
• Support diversity initiatives by promoting the City's Women- and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) and Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements to our contract-related policies, procedures, templates, and training materials.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience :

OR : An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

You'll be successful in this role if you can :

Other Requirements :

In this role, you'll work in a hybrid setup, splitting your time between the office and working from home. You'll need to spend at least three days each week at our office located in SDOT space in 800 Fifth Avenue next to the Seattle Municipal Tower in downtown Seattle. The rest of your work can be done remotely from home. You'll need to :

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete. Hiring Process Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered :

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.

The City's full salary range for this position is $50.37 - $58.64 hourly.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.