University of Washington • Seattle, WA 98194
Job #2686606058
Req #: 233540
Department: UW FACILITIES: PROJECT DELIVERY GROUP
Appointing Department Web Address: ~~~/
Job Location Detail: open to hybrid work schedule (combination in-office + remote)
Posting Date: 04/23/2024
Open Until Filled
Salary: $7,883 - $8,525 per month
Shift: First Shift
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (~~~)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
UW Facilities manages the University's buildings, infrastructure, and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability, and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, as well as the separate Emergency Management team, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Please visit UW Facilities web page for more information: UW Facilities .
The Project Delivery Group (PDG) is comprised of an executive director, directors, project and construction managers, contract manager and administrators, design and construction partners, within the Asset Management unit in UW Facilities. The PDG is responsible for the delivery of capital projects that help fulfill the University's teaching, research, health care and innovation mission. From concept to completion to transition to occupancy, the Project Delivery Group leads the planning, design and construction required to execute and successfully complete projects ranging from small remodels to new buildings. As respected industry leaders, the Project Delivery Group brings experience, knowledge, a collaborative mindset, and a focus on client service to comprehensively manage all aspects of the different project delivery methods including critical patient care rosters, job order contracting, design-bid-build, GCCM, design-build and public/private partnerships.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Contract Administrator in the Project Delivery Group (PDG) . This full-time Professional Staff Position supports PDG leadership in the integration, management, reporting, and accountability for all capital procurement and contracting, requiring knowledge and experience in public works procurement, University interests and statutory requirements. Examples of responsibilities include identifying and tracking sourcing and contracting opportunities, developing and delivering PDG-specific procurement procedures and methods, conducting informal and formal, phased solicitations, as well as executing, renewing, and overseeing all resulting contracts and vendor relationships.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
(60%) Contract Development and Administration:
(20%) Procurement:
(15%) Business Process Improvement:
(5%) Other Duties as Assigned:
This position will perform a variety of other duties including initial project setup, general project administration, responding to public records requests, and project audits, represent the University when CM or PM cannot be present and other duties as assigned by the project team.
Core Competencies
Requirements include:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Conditions of Employment:
You will be asked to submit a cover letter AND your response (in a separate "Cover Letter Assessment" to the following (limited to 7900 characters):"We would like to know more about your experience with diversity, race and equity, and social justice. Please tell us about your experience engaging and working with diverse communities - particularly in the context of your professional, volunteer, or civic work. Please also address efforts you have made or been involved with to foster diversity competence and understanding."
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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