Contract Administration Manager

At Port Houston we dream big, think big and do big things. For over 100 years, we’ve had the vision and scale to deliver big things that matter to Houston and the region. Our sustainability and success has been built upon attracting, retaining, and developing exceptional people. Are you ready to think about the future…and think big!

Enabling our people to unleash their full potential is central to ‘We are READY!’, our vision, mission, and strategic priorities.

Position Summary:

Playing an integral role in driving and supporting our business goals and objectives for sustainable growth, assists Port Houston departments with vendor contracting issues and procuring cost efficient goods and services.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Daily operations of the procurement process; facilitate meetings, approve purchase orders, and process solicitation-change requests, addenda, and change orders


• Daily solicitation review and related documentation through the procurement life cycle


• Review and expedite issuance of purchase orders (POs) and contracts


• Assist key stakeholders both during the requirements analysis stage of a solicitation, bid process, and during contract administration


• Assist in the development of solicitation specifications for competitive bids and proposals


• Utilize a complete understanding of procurement laws, best practices, contracts, and ethics


• Ensure contract-related documents are accurate, error free, and protect the best interests of Port Houston


• Develop proposed ways to improve solicitation related documents


• Maintain electronic and hard copies of all contract-related documents


• Assist on internal project activities, such as audits, updating process and procedures, and other special projects


• Assist in the development of procurement processes and policies


• Participate and present procurement topics at external events


• Provide ad hoc and customized reporting on the status of solicitations/contracts


• Mitigate potential risk and liability to Port Houston


• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)


• Perform related duties as required

Education/Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required

· 3 years of related experience in a similar role required

· Certified Contract Manager preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of public procurement


• Knowledge of and experience in providing counseling concerning the full range of policies, directives, and practices applicable to public procurement


• Knowledgeable in applicable statutory requirements, and industry best practices


• Excellent oral and written communicator with exceptional time management, organization, and follow-up skills


• Customer service skills


• Organization, time management, judgment, decision making, and critical thinking skills


• Analytical and problem solving abilities


• Ability to understand and interpret the technical concepts of solicitations, performance work statements, and contracts and the ability to communicate these concepts to key personnel in an articulate manner


• Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks

Key Competencies Required:

• Aligns Organizational Resources


• Analytical Problem Solving


• Building Trust


• Effective Communication


• Public Procurement

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Make what you do matter:

At Port Houston we dream big, think big and do big things. When you take the first step with the Port Houston, you’ve taken the first step in the right direction in your new career path. Are you READY!

We believe in making big things possible. Port Houston is looking for people who are willing to think about the future...and think big. We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most significant challenges of their careers. Thank you for choosing Port Houston in your career search.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $119,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Employee discount


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77029