IT Contracts Manager jobs in San Jose, CA

Overview

We are currently looking for a Contracts Manager in San Jose, CA. This opportunity will have you working within our Education project construction sector. You will be teaming with project, program, and client leadership to provide premier educational facilities for our nation’s youth.

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 ranking in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer Request for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Design-Build construction projects.

• Responsible for all contract actions and documentation. Preparing front end documents, conduct pre-qualification of contractors, bid advertisements, manage bidding, prepare all vendor and construction contracts, maintain the contract log.

• Manage and input data into the cost database, prepare change order documentation for District approvals, prepare notice of awards and notice to proceeds. Quality control on contract files.

• Track all Requests for Clarifications (RFCs), submitted during RFQ/RFP process, distribute them to appropriate parties for response; prepare, edit and issue all Addenda.
• Coordinate pre-submittal conferences, interim interviews, proposer presentations, technical review sessions, proposal scoring sessions, debriefs and post award meetings for RFQs and RFPs.
• Review Statement of Qualifications submitted in response to RFQs, review initial proposals and Best and Final Offers submitted in response to RFPs for responsiveness and conformity.
• Prepare final contract documents, RFQ, RFP, General Conditions and contract templates.
• Prepare Agendas to request Board authorization to issue RFPs and contract award for district procurements.
• Adjust and edit the procurement process and documents through legal research, lessons learned and coordination with Construction and Project Managers.
• Other tasks as needed which may include but is not limited to: historical document research, creating presentation materials, providing procurement training and presentations, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree highly preferred.
• 2-5 years' prior experience working with California and/or Federal public procurement.
• Experience in Construction public works projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands.
• Demonstrate a reliable, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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