Contract Administrator I
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Denton, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
POSITION INFORMATION
Requisition Number
154373
Job Title
Contract Administrator I
Official Title
Contract Specialist I
Position Number
00002965
Department
SYS fac Construction - 951000
Location
Denton
Is this an internal posting only?
No
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday
Department Overview
With a staff of 20 architects, interior designers and other construction and administrative professionals, this office provides professional design and construction management for the campuses and System Administration for all major renovation and construction projects.
These responsibilities range from initial project development through programming, design, construction and commissioning. Working closely with the administration, faculty, staff and students, the System Facilities Planning and Construction Office implements the highest standards in design, particularly focusing on high-performance, efficient, and sustainable facilities.
Job Description
The System Facilities Construction Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Contract Administrator I to join our team. This position will performs complex (journey-level) contract management work. Work involves developing and evaluating design and construction contracts. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. A high degree of accuracy and attention to details is required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of System Facilities Administration in accordance with established policies and procedures and is subject to review through results achieved as well as periodic checks and audits.
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Prepares construction related contracts, amendments and change order as requested as well as various other external documents.
* Responsible for working directly with Director to update the contract language for all templates and the Uniform General Conditions.
* Provides training for selected Lunch and Learn meetings.
* Develop and update processes as needed to aid development and processing of contract documents.
* Works closely with department staff and with other campus units to gather information and resolve contract issues.
* Works with various computer programs to complete required tasks.
* Maintains project database and other departmental records.
* Stays current on state law, regulations and UNT System policy related to contract administration matters.
* Observes safety and security measures appropriate to work performed.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in business management, technical writing, or closely related field and two years of progressively responsible experience in contract management, technical writing or purchasing, preferably with experience related to State of Texas agencies, higher education, construction, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
* Knowledge of or ability to learn legal document preparation.
* Thorough knowledge of or ability to learn applicable laws, codes regulations, standards, methods and practices related to purchasing and payments.
* Ability to keep detailed records, to assemble and organize data of complex nature, and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats.
* Ability to perform detailed work accurately and rapidly.
* Ability to work as part of a team to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
* Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
* Knowledge of State of Texas and UNT System purchasing regulations.
* Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
* Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM).
* Certified Texas Purchaser (CTP).
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter and a list of three professional references with their online application.
Is this a security sensitive position?
Yes
Driving a University Vehicle?
Yes
Job Open Date
09-28-2018
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Pay Rate
Salary commensurate with experience
Pay Basis
Monthly
Job Type
Full-time Permanent
Quicklink for Posting
jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65294
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Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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