DWM Contracts & Construction Coordinator (Office of Engineering Services)

Posting expires: January 1, 2026

Salary range: $54,863.22 - $73,242.40

General Description and Classification Standards:

Directs and coordinates activities in regard to the timely and proper execution of construction/service contracts and the purchase of equipment, materials, products, and services therein. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: preparing legislation, agreements, and specifications; coordinating procedures; advising consultants; preparing work plans; monitoring contracts; and preparing and maintaining reports.

Supervision Received:

Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Coordinates contract review and appraisal procedures with appropriate departments and consults personnel to make recommendations. 
• Advises consultants and project managers regarding potential contractual problems and provides contractual interpretations as required. 
• Researches, interprets, and explains contract components and resolves contract-related issues as they arise. 
• Initiates and coordinates change orders to existing contracts and purchase orders. 
• Reviews proposals and makes recommendations for funding. 
• Makes recommendations to grants management as to which proposals are to be considered for funding. 
• Develops contracts with related legislation and budgets; and prepares and processes contract modifications, as warranted. 
• Uses independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations. 
• Directs and administers construction and service contracts to include procurement activities, bid processes, specifications, and drawings and compliance considerations.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of contractual and financial practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. 
• Skill in communicating and interacting with subordinates, management, and members of the general public. 
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents and to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; and one (1) year of contract administration, procurement, or related experience is required. Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licensures and Certifications - Water Distribution System Operator's License, Wastewater System Collector's License, Certified in Land Disturbance and Erosion, and OSHA30 Construction Safety Certified..

Preferred Requirements - Three (3) years of contract administration, procurement, or related experience is preferred.

Work Environment:

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements: 

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Light work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

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