Contracts Specialist

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Management and Professional
Salary: $61,000 - $106,800
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Facilities Planning Design & Const
Department: PDC Business Operations Dept
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
The full salary range for the Contracts Specialist is $59,000- $103,400 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $81,869 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

The Contracts Specialist performs professional, analytical and administrative duties related to the contracting, finance, service operations, and mission objectives of Planning, Design & Construction and the campus. The Planning, Design & Construction unit manages the programming, design, and construction of new and remodeled major and minor capital projects, with an active project load of over $1.1 billion. The Contracts Specialist is responsible for the contracting of professional design staff, design professionals (architects, engineers, etc.), contractors, inspectors, and others associated with the project for the design and construction of new buildings, renovation of existing buildings, renewal of building systems and facilities and deferred maintenance and seismic retrofit projects of the University of California, Riverside.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.


Requirements:
Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required

Experience Requirements

2 - 4 years of related experience.
Required

2 years of experience in coordinating construction contracts and documents in a Higher Education environment.
Preferred

License Requirements

Valid drivers license
Required

Special Conditions
Special

Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Required

May be required to drive to various locations off and on campus to compile, retrieve and file plan documents and other materials.
Required

Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date.
Required

Minimum Requirements

Working knowledge of internal departmental/unit operating policies, applicable state and federal regulations and general contract terms.

Working knowledge and understanding of specific contracting assignments.

Written, verbal and professional interpersonal communications skills; and ability to deal effectively with broad and diverse constituencies enduring strong customer service orientation and skills.

Organizational, presentation and negotiation skills.

Listing and political acumen skills.

Familiarity with design and construction contracts, contract law, public contracting code, and construction claims procedures. Ability to draft modifications to standard agreements. Knowledge and experience to effectively create and review design and construction documents, review contractor submittals.

Excellent computer skills and knowledge of various computer software programs including, but not limited to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook; and construction project management software.

Analytical, organizational and problem recognition/avoidance/resolution skills. Ability to manage contracts and associated documentation; maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.

Ability to deal effectively with broad and diverse constituencies enduring strong customer service orientation and skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure, goals, mission, rules, policies, guidelines, etc.

Knowledge of U.C. Policy and Procedure related to facilities, planning, design and construction.

Understanding of the California Public Contract Code.


Additional Information:
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
General Information

Job Title
007379

Grade
Jacqueline Norman

Supervisor

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