Contract Specialist

We’re seeking a Contract Specialist to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, transit (bus and rail), aviation (international airports), and water/wastewater projects delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. Your main focus will be supporting the procurement of engineering and design services for a major transportation program, working alongside senior contract administrators from solicitation and qualifications-based selection through negotiation, contract administration, and closeout.

This is a long-term, full-time, hybrid position (mostly remote with in person meeting as needed at client sites) located in Atlanta, GA.

• →Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• →Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• →Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• →Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of procurement or contract administration experience.
• Experience supporting solicitations or administering contracts within an established procurement process.
• Familiarity with public procurement rules and standard contract terms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, or finance.
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification (Universal Public Procurement Certification Council), or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) certification (National Contract Management Association).
• Experience supporting procurement or contract administration for large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with qualifications-based selection of engineering and design consultants under the Brooks Act, 23 CFR Part 172, and O.C.G.A. 50-22.
• Experience working with project managers and technical staff to develop the scopes of services that go into solicitations and contracts.
• Experience researching contract questions and preparing recommendations for management.
• Experience in an owner’s representative, program management, or construction management capacity for a state DOT or other public transportation agency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.