DOT Contract Manager

The Contract Services Administrator oversees the Contract Administration group which is responsible for developing and executing construction contracts and professional services agreements for the Delaware Department of Transportation. The Contract Administration group initiates formal state and federal bidding procedures for the Department’s procurement of professional services, non-professional services, materiel, and public works projects. These procedures include public advertisement, selection, award, and contracting.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Manages the Contract Management Section responsible for administering Del DOT's programs for Civil Rights, DBE, public works contracts and professional services.
   
• Participates in developing and setting Department schedules for public works projects and procurement of professional services.
   
• Coordinates with legal counsel, Federal Highway Administration, Department engineers and other departmental staff in implementing solutions to controversial issues or issues of significant impact on schedules of public works projects; provides technical and administrative guidance.
   
• Ensures departmental compliance with department, federal and state policies, procedures, regulations and laws governing area of responsibility.
   
• Develops and implements new/revised policies, procedures and processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for DOT Contract Manager
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

 

1. Three years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
2. Six months experience in contract administration which includes overseeing the development and negotiation of contracts and bid specifications; managing bid openings; awarding and executing contracts.
3. Six months experience in developing policies or procedures.
4. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
5. Knowledge of procurement services which includes purchasing goods and services in accordance with procurement procedures and contract specifications.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.