Contract Specialist

Anoka County

Contract Specialist coordinating contract management and oversight for Anoka County transportation projects. Supporting highway construction and improvement projects while ensuring compliance with contracts and budgets.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeAndover • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,214 - $103,896 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, budget tracking, and compliance monitoring for highway construction projects. Proficient in analyzing financial data and facilitating negotiations with stakeholders while providing leadership and mentoring to team members.

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Contract ManagementBudget TrackingCompliance MonitoringFinancial ReportingLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Contract DocumentsLegal SpecificationsState and Federal Aid PaymentsBudget Data AnalysisChange Order ProcessingGrant ManagementRisk Exposure AnalysisSolicitation Document PreparationNegotiation SkillsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Highway ConstructionCapital Improvement ProgramPrevailing Wage ComplianceJoint Powers AgreementsConsultant Invoices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support highway construction and improvement projects through contract management, including compiling, reviewing, updating, and maintaining solicitations and contracts for capital improvement program, equipment purchases, materials, and professional contracted services
Monitor payroll records on prevailing wage to ensure compliance and report to county, state, and federal agencies
Monitor and track project budgets throughout the design and construction phases, maintaining accurate budget data and cost tracking within project budget spreadsheet
Maintain joint powers agreements and consultant invoices with associated stakeholders as applicable
Provide advice and assistance on bid process, contracts, agreements, solicitation documents processes and procedures
Facilitate negotiations and coordination with suppliers and subcontractors
Track, monitor, and report on contract, grant, and agreement process and workflow as well as potential risk exposure relative to compliance, as directed
Coordinate, process, and track change orders and supplemental agreements
Submits Delegated Contract Process (DCP) requests to State and Federal Aid for reimbursement
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of job-related experience
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Successfully pass driver’s license background check
Knowledge of contract documents and legal specifications
Knowledge of State and Federal Aid payments
Ability to analyze and problem solve
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days of paid flexible time off
Up to 12.5 paid holidays
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center
Pension plan and other retirement investment options
Advancement/professional development opportunities