Contract Specialist

At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions.

We are currently hiring a Contract Specialist to coordinate, develop, and administer all activities related to contract management throughout the full contract lifecycle. This role gathers requirements, prepares contract documents, manages solicitations and bids, and oversees contract completion. The Contract Specialist supports highway construction and improvement projects by compiling, reviewing, and maintaining contracts for capital improvement programs, equipment, materials, and professional services. The position ensures compliance with prevailing wage requirements, submits reports to appropriate agencies, monitors project budgets, and manages joint powers agreements and related invoices.

Serving as the primary contact for external contracting representatives, the Contract Specialist provides guidance on bid processes and contract procedures, facilitates negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors, and tracks contract, grant, and agreement workflows. The role also processes change orders and supplemental agreements and may offer leadership, coaching, or mentoring to assigned staff.

This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of August 26th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

• This position will work at the Anoka County Highway building located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.

• This position is primarily in the office, with the ability to work remotely one day a week after completion of probation.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of job-related experience.

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

• Knowledge of contract documents and legal specifications.

• Knowledge of State and Federal Aid payments.

• Ability to analyze and problem solve.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports.

• Standard office environment.

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.

• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO