Senior Contract Administrator (Construction & Engineering)

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Summary

Assists in the management of all aspects of the Department's project contract procurement and administration procedures in compliance with MWRA and federal and state regulations. Assists in the execution of change orders and claims and in the development and implementation of management controls and specialized databases. Provides assistance on capital improvement program and budget activities.

Posting Period: 10/02/2025 - 10/17/2025

Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA

Salary: Internal: $1,535.32 - $2,258.08 Weekly External: $79,836.40 - $117,420.14 Annually

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

• Develops and institutes policies and procedures for the procurement, tracking, administration and management of professional, design and construction contracts.
• Assists in the preparation and updates of boilerplate specifications and contract
• Assists in the development of program management/administration
• Develops and maintains data systems for contract procurement logs, contract reporting, accounts payable and progress reporting.
• Provides assistance in the negotiation preparation of contract documents for the department's engineering and construction managers.
• Provides assistance in the maintenance and reporting of project schedules from project management systems.
• Coordinates administrative projects, as directed by
• Provides assistance in the preparation, review and processing of contract amendments and change order; participates in the closeout and final payment of contracts; and assists in the defense of contract claims and dispute resolution.
• Utilizes contract administration data and issues monthly financial reports; assists in capital program budgeting activities, variance reporting and budget updates.
• Assists in performance audits of

• A four (4) year college degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field is required; and
• An additional four (4) years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the four-year degree if the candidate otherwise possesses all position requirements; and
• Understanding of contract management principles and practices as acquired by at least three (3) years of experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education or

• Knowledge of MGL Chapters 149 and 30 and construction procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are

• This position may be eligible for up to 50% telework after an initial waiting

Office machines as normally associated with the use of telephone, personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, including office equipment, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually a moderately quiet office setting.

Works under the general supervision of assigned Manager.

PCR: 2971012

Division: Operations

Department: Deer Island Capital Project Management

Union/Grade: USW9360 (Unit 6)/Grade 10

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.