Contract Technician AS8076

About the role

Serve as a supporting Construction & Contract Services Department team member for supporting the contract manager in detailed contracting, purchasing, soliciting, payment, and documentation aspects of all service contracts, construction contracts, requests for proposals, Architect/Engineering contracts, and other contracted items.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers at various levels of the University and other employees in a professional manner that enhances work effectiveness for the Construction & Contract Services Department.
• Work may be required and scheduled during non-business hours, which include evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• The management staff will determine when overtime or modified work hours are warranted.
• The incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and remain continually available both during and after normal working hours.
• Conduct work in a typical office environment and will include working with office automation equipment, files, etc.
• Maintain appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses, etc.).

Requirements

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Four years of experience with contracts and procurement for services, products, equipment, and/or construction/renovation.
• Have a valid driver's license before hire and maintain one after hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Management, Economics, Administration, Logistics, Construction, or Engineering (preferred)
• Five to ten years of prior successful work experience working in an organization that contracts for services, products, equipment, and construction in various dollar amounts.
• Displayed ability to work independently with little supervision and in a team setting.
• Knowledge and experience with procurement and contract specification processes and formatting, as well as invoice and payment processing.
• Experience in accounts receivable and payable, and budgeting for a multi-million dollar business enterprise.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Ability to become proficient in the use of AIM CPPM software and OK Corral Central Purchasing System.
• Strong knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
• Ability to coordinate and organize activities, set priorities, multitask, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
• Motivated and proactive self-starter capable of establishing goals and relying on experience, judgment, and teamwork to accomplish goals.
• Capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment, works well under pressure, and is able to prioritize workloads.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to excel in a team environment.
• Must be dependable.
• Must possess impeccable customer service skills.
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills to ensure information is accurate, as well as follow-up and planning skills.

Benefits

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free confidential employee assistance program, and much, much more!