Contract Administrator

The posting, as Luster National wrote it

About the Positions

We’re seeking Contract Administrators 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. These roles carry contracts and task orders through the full life cycle, from solicitation and proposal through award, administration, modification, and closeout, on transit and transportation capital programs. We are looking for people who know how to build a clean solicitation, who can work across a range of contract and agreement types, and who keep contract files defensible from the first draft to final payment.

This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support each assigned contract and task order through its full life cycle, from solicitation and proposal through award, administration, modification, and closeout, on transit and transportation capital programs.
• Develop and review solicitation packages, including requests for proposals, invitations for bid, requests for quotes, scopes of work, specifications, and evaluation criteria, for completeness and conformance with program and agency procurement requirements.
• Coordinate pre-proposal and pre-bid meetings, respond to bidder and proposer questions, and prepare addenda and amendments before proposals are due.
• Support proposal and bid evaluation, including coordinating selection committees, documenting evaluation results, and preparing award recommendations and approval packages for executive concurrence.
• Coordinate collection and verification of bonds, insurance certificates, and other documents needed to execute contracts and task orders and issue notice to proceed.
• Administer assigned contracts and task orders after award, including tracking deliverables, funding, periods of performance, option exercises, and compliance with contract terms.
• Evaluate change proposals, requests for equitable adjustment, and claims for merit, coordinate independent cost estimates and schedule analysis, and support negotiation and preparation of contract modification packages.
• Verify solicitations and contract actions against federal and agency procurement requirements, including FTA procurement rules, Buy America provisions, and DBE participation goals.
• Maintain contract files, correspondence, logs, and records in the program’s contract management system so every action is documented and audit-ready.
• Coordinate with project managers, legal, finance, risk, and compliance staff to resolve c

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onthly wellness stipend

• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.

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Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes from any third-party. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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