Contract Manager (Term Limited)

Under general supervision the Contract Manager oversees the full life-cycle administration of contractual agreements for Harris County supporting county-wide operations serving approximately 5 million residents 20000 employees in 80 departments and roughly $5.5B in annual expenditures. The role assumes contracts at award and manages performance through the full term including execution support compliance monitoring amendments renewals deliverable tracking issue resolution and close-out. The position ensures contracts remain defensible and audit-ready by applying County policies and applicable procurement requirements including Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 and applicable federal requirements when federal funds apply. The Contract Manager is expected to demonstrate strong communication negotiation and decision-making abilities while coordinating with departments vendors legal and oversight partners to support timely compliant outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent is responsible for executing the duties and responsibilities listed below and other duties as assigned. Some positions may require working before during or after an emergency or disaster at the departments discretion.

• Manages a portfolio of active contracts across diverse categories taking ownership at contract award and leading administration through the full term to ensure performance continuity of service and proper contract utilization.

• Oversee contract execution requirements deliverables milestones and service levels and coordinates with departments and vendors to resolve operational issues document decisions and maintain defensible contract records.

• Leads contract life-cycle actions including negotiations support amendments renewals extensions expirations and close-outs ensuring changes are properly justified routed and documented in accordance with contract terms and County requirements.

• Provides contractual guidance to Category Managers and Sourcing Managers by reviewing scopes terms risk provisions and performance requirements and offering insights that support strategy development and successful implementation.

• Partners with Purchasing Legal departments and oversight stakeholders to manage vendor performance concerns and contractual breaches including development of remediation plans enforcement of remedies and escalation as needed.

• Ensures compliance with contract strategy and process requirements by monitoring adherence to applicable policies and procedures identifying control gaps and risks and recommending improvements that strengthen consistency and audit readiness.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in a directly related field and two (2) years of relevant work experience required including one (1) year public procurement experience;

OR

• Bachelors degree in a directly related field and four (4) years of relevant work experience required including two (2) years of public procurement experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Construction procurement experience required

• Knowledge of public-sector contract management practices including contract lifecycle administration from award through close-out performance management and enforcement of contract terms across diverse commodity and service categories.

• Understanding of applicable procurement laws governance and compliance requirements including Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 County purchasing policies and applicable federal requirements when federal funds apply.

• Skill in contract interpretation and document control including drafting and reviewing amendments renewals extensions and close-outs and maintaining complete audit-ready files and defensible documentation.

• Skill in vendor performance management and issue resolution including monitoring deliverables and service levels conducting corrective action follow-up and coordinating remediation for contractual breaches.

• Strong negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills to coordinate with departments vendors Legal and oversight partners resolve disputes and drive timely compliant outcomes.

• Proficiency in contract purchasing and financial systems and reporting tools used to track contract activity milestones spend and compliance metrics; translates data into actionable reporting and risk monitoring.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

• Federal contracting experience preferred

• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) and/or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) preferred.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Occasional weekends holidays and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

Location:

• Harris County Purchasing Office Building - 1111 Fannin St 12th Floor Houston TX 77002

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This position is based in an office environment where the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones scanners and filing cabinets is routine.

• The physical demands associated with this job are minimal with occasional lifting and moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

• The role is predominantly sedentary involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To: Assistant Director of Sourcing and Contracting

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.