Contract Administrator - Cape Coral, United States - City of Cape Coral, FL

    City of Cape Coral, FL
    City of Cape Coral, FL Cape Coral, United States

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    Salary : $53, $83,512.00 Annually

    Location : CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FL

    Job Type: Full-Time Regular

    Job Number: 08123

    Department: City Manager's Office

    Division: Capital Improvement Program Division

    Opening Date: 04/29/2024

    Closing Date: 5/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

    FLSA: Non-Exempt

    Bargaining Unit: PR

    GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

    THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CAPE CORAL EMPLOYEES

    AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO APPLY.

    *Pre-interview assessment/tests pertinent to the required job skills may be required.

    About Us
    The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.

    Perks and Benefits
    • Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
    • City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
    • 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
    • 11 paid holidays
    • Pension plan
    • City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
    • Optional Vision and Dental Plans
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Gym membership reimbursement
    • And much more
    Qualifications
    Education and Experience
    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field; or an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field and four (4) additional years of related experience.
    • Five (5) years of experience in contract administration, construction management, or related field.
    Licenses or Certifications
    • Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
    Key Responsibilities
    • Performs various contract administration and management functions, which include coordinating and monitoring activities, participating in pre-construction conferences with contractors, verifying evidence of contractor's progress; reviewing audit cost reports and contractor proposals resulting from change orders, negotiating delivery schedule changes, and monitoring contract provisions.
    • Monitors compliance with and updates in City, state and federal contract rules and regulations.
    • Analyzes contracts and prepares statistical or project reports, including monthly Contract Report and ensures closeout of contracts. Generates and transmits written and oral information on status of projects.
    • Prepares, reviews, and monitors purchase orders, expenditures, cash flow and both operating and capital budget for projects in area of assignment.
    • Compiles, prepares, and verifies the correctness, completeness, and documentation of final execution sets of contracts, change orders, and work order documents.
    • Reviews and makes recommendations on contractor proposals resulting from modification; negotiates delivery schedule changes, monitors compliance with the contract, reviews payment requests and resolves claims and disputes.
    • Research grant funding opportunities, plans and develops approaches to write grant proposals, provides technical expertise in complying with grants requirements, and assists in writing grant proposals.
    Please review the full job description by clicking on the link below. To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button located in the top right corner of the job description window.

    Contract Administrator Job Description

    An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace

    Full-time regular City employee benefits:
    • Health Insurance ()
      • City paid employee coverage. Optional HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added at group rates. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
      • Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
  • Basic Life Insurance ()
    • City paid. The benefit is equal to twice the annual base pay. Double benefit for accidental death.
  • Optional Vision Insurance ()
    • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
  • Optional Dental Insurance ()
    • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
  • Supplemental Insurance
    • Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
  • Pension Plan (General and Fire) administered by
    • General Plan - Normal Retirement Eligibility: Hired before 10/1/2013, age 60 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 10/1/2013, age 62 with 10 years of service or just 27 years of service.
    • Fire Plan - Normal Retirement Eligibility: Hired before 6/16/2014, age 50 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 6/16/2014, age 52 with 10 years of service or just 25 years of service.
    • Benefit Rate Multiplier:
    • General Plan - Less than 20 years of credited service = 2.5%; 20 or more years of credited service = 2.6% for 1st 20 years and 2.75% each year over 20
    • Fire Plan - 3.25%
  • Police Pension Plan administered by The Resource Centers
    • Benefits available at retirement are determined by a formula that considers your salary and years of service. Normal retirement eligibility for Police Employees at age 52 or 27 years of service. Benefit rate multiplier for Police: 3.25%
  • 401(a) ()
    • Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
  • Roth IRA ()
    • Offered through payroll deduction.
  • Long Term Disability ()
    • City paid long-term disability insurance.
  • Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
    • Block of hours which incorporates sick and vacation. Accrues at 16.67 hours per month for an annual total of 5 weeks (200 hours). Accrual increases to 20.00 hours per month after 6 years of service and continues at a yearly increase after 10 years of service.
  • Paid Holidays
    • City recognizes 11 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
  • Leave Sharing
    • May elect to donate or request leave time. Used for emergency circumstances when all leave has been exhausted.
  • Deferred Compensation Programs
    • Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
  • Payroll Direct Deposit
    • Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
  • Leave Buy Back
    • Option to receive cash for excess accrued leave beyond use or lose amount.
  • Employee Assistance Program ()
    • City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.
  • Pre-Paid College
    • Post tax deduction forwarded to the State of Florida on the employees behalf.
    • 01

    Please indicate your level of education below:
    • Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.
    • Bachelor's Degree or Higher Education from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.
    • None of the above
    02

    Please indicate the years of experience you possess in contract administration, construction management or related field.
    • 5 - 8 years
    • 9 or more years
    • None of the Above
    03

    Do you currently have a valid State Driver's License and the ability to obtain a Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire/promotion?
    • Yes
    • No
    Required Question