Contract/Consultant Control Coordinator

Incumbents in this oversee and implement contract or consultant processes from advertisement through execution of the agreement/contract. The position will use extensive record-keeping and procedural responsibilities. Incumbent also is responsible for providing consultation and technical assistance to all levels of agency staff on matters relating to the advertisement and contracting for agency construction projects, services, and materials.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Coordinates various consultant or contractor activities from advertising for bids through execution of the actual agreement/contract to ensure timely completion and compliance with quality control standards.
  
• Serves as liaison between management, contract administration and contractor or consultant firms regarding the contract/consultant process; provides research, interpretation and resolves problems as necessary.
  
• Develops methodology to rate vendors for prequalification; provides background data regarding contractors/consultants to the selection committees.
  
• Chair or serves on Selection Committee and Short List Committee or on other committees as required in the contracting process; monitors committee action and ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory guidelines. Oversees maintenance and distribution of required documentation.
  
• Develops and implements standards for preparing legal agreements/contracts. Provides consultation and technical assistance to department staff in preparing legal agreements. Reviews final agreements and has quality control sign-off.
  
• Develops, implements and recommends revisions to the contractor or consultant process procedural manuals.
  
• Analyzes final price proposals to ensure man hours, dollars, etc., are reasonable.
  
• May supervise contract management staff.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.