Contract Manager

Core Responsibilities

1. Contract Lifecycle Management & Compliance

• Phase Leadership: Lead all phases of contract management, from pre -award planning to final closeout.
  

• Technical Writing: Draft and review contractual documents, including Scopes of Work (SOWs), negotiation memoranda, and justifications.
  

• Strategic Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal staff, program managers, and external subcontractors.
  

• Compliance Oversight: Interpret contracts to ensure strict adherence to legal requirements, procurement regulations, and County policies.
  

• Risk Mitigation: Monitor contractor performance and prepare monthly service performance reports and official correspondence.
  

2. Negotiation & Administration

• Drafting Documentation: Prepare letters and documentation related to materials, equipment, and professional services.
  

• Strategic Negotiation: Develop pre -negotiation strategies and lead negotiations for change orders, claims, and modifications.
  

• Authorization: Review and approve passthrough requests prior to final management authorization.
  

• Contract Interpretation: Interpret obligations to ensure all contractual requirements are fulfilled.
  

3. Process Improvement & Cross -Functional Support

• Workflow Enhancement: Refine SOPs, templates, and workflows to improve organizational efficiency.
  

• Collaborative Sourcing: Partner with Sourcing and Procurement teams to support sourcing events and competitive procurement.
  

• Internal Advisory: Advise cross -functional teams (Risk, Compliance, Legal, etc.) on contract standards and County policies.
  

• Staff Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to staff on contract drafting and procurement -related legal considerations.
  

Key Requirements

• Strategic Thinking: You possess the ability to think strategically while managing high -stakes, public -sector procurement.
  

• Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills are essential.
  

• Proactive Problem -Solving: You are a proactive troubleshooter with deep experience in vendor management.