Senior Contracts Administrator

Overview

OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a Senior Contracts Administrator. Under direction, the Senior Contracts Administrator performs complex and responsible work in managing the business relationship of contract parties in coordination with OC San staff, legal counsel, and outside contracts; participates in the development and fulfillment of the more complex contracts and requirements in accordance with OC San policies and federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; provides consistency and oversight in contracts and contractual relationships; and performs duties as assigned.

Specifically, this person will be responsible for managing numerous complex fixed-price construction contracts, cost-plus design and other professional services contracts in public works, and all manner of purchasing contracts. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to : solicitation development and execution; change order cost analysis and negotiations; compliance with insurance and bonding requirements; administration support; legal and contractual compliance; and resolution of contractual disputes. In addition, this individual will review and facilitate the approval of progress payments, advise OC San staff on contractual / business issues, advise on liquidated damages, provide comprehensive analysis of claims and dispute resolutions, perform closeout in a timely manner, and make presentations to senior management and governing boards.

Responsibilities

• Manage numerous complex fixed-price construction contracts, cost-plus design contracts, and other professional services contracts in public works, and various purchasing contracts.
• Develop and execute solicitations; analyze and negotiate change orders and costs.
• Ensure compliance with insurance and bonding requirements; provide administration support and contractual compliance.
• Resolve contractual disputes and provide comprehensive analysis of claims and dispute resolutions.
• Review and facilitate approval of progress payments; advise staff on contractual / business issues and liquidated damages.
• Perform contract closeout in a timely manner; present findings and recommendations to senior management and governing boards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Recruitment & Selection Process

Vacancies : 1 (an eligible list may be established for future vacancies)

Apply online at : www.ocsan.gov / careers

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE : Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, 5 : 00 P.M. (or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)

Hiring Salary Range : $135,678.40 - $149,572.80 / Year (starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands : Mobility to work in a standard office setting; occasional lifting up to 35 pounds; standard office equipment operation; vision, hearing, and dexterity requirements; environment : office with moderate noise levels.

Other Requirements : Probationary Period, Pre-Employment process (background, physical examination, drug screen as applicable); work location may be assigned based on business needs; Disaster Service Worker designation applies to OC San employees.

For the full range of duties and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification on our website. Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements to receive consideration; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge. OC San accepts applications only via online system.

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