What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Contract Specialist position at Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation?
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The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is the public transit authority responsible for planning and constructing Skyline, Honolulu's rail transit system. Skyline is the first fully automated, driverless urban light metro system in the U.S. and represents Hawaii's largest public infrastructure project. The first segment, spanning 10.7 miles, including nine stations from East Kapolei to Aloha Stadium, opened to the public in June 2023.
Our future expansions will extend the system eight miles along a fixed guideway with ten stations, connecting Aloha Stadium to the Middle Street Transit Center and finally, to the Civic Center located in downtown Honolulu.
This is an exciting time to join our team and contribute to this transformative project.
HART is seeking an experienced Transit Contract Specialist to join our Procurement and Contract Administration team. This critical role ensures compliance, with state and federal regulations, in all procurements, and manages contract requirements effectively. The Transit Contract Specialist will report to the Deputy Director of Procurement and Contracts and plays a critical role in managing change orders across multiple HART contracts.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervision and Leadership : Lead a team responsible for processing contract change orders, while upholding HART's change order management procedures and compliance standards.
- Change Order Review : Oversee the review of change order documentation for completeness and accuracy, verifying that all changes align with the approved project baseline, including design and construction documents such as standard plans, design criteria, and specifications.
- Collaboration : Work closely with project managers to analyze the impact of change requests on various project contracts. Prepare and present change order analysis, alternatives, risks, and recommendations.
- Document and Reporting : Assist in the preparation of necessary documentation to complete contract change orders and obtain required approvals. Develop reports using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other software as required.
Minimum Requirements
Governmental purchasing principles, policies, and procedures, including those of the Purchasing Division, the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu, and relevant ordinances governing procurement for various types of goods and services.
Effectively draft technical, complex specifications and implement procedures for special studies.
Benefits
As part of the City and County of Honolulu, HART employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including :
Vacation : Earn up to 21 days per year.
Pre-tax commuter benefits for transportation expenses (e.g., TheBus; vanpool).
All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and / or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
Work Schedule and Location
Salary Range
71,016 – $101,064 annually commensurate with experience and education.
Salary : $71,016 - $101,064