Sr. Contract Administrator

About the role

The Sr. Contract Administrator reports to the Division Manager of Contract Administration - Maintenance and provides technical review and contract compliance oversight for assets maintained by outsourced contractors at the Houston Airport System (George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport). Success in this role means ensuring that all Operations and Maintenance service providers safely and efficiently meet contractual obligations while adhering to City, State, and Federal regulations, thereby supporting reliable airport operations. The position sits within the Contract Administration division, contributing to the overall maintenance and operational integrity of the airport facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical review and ensure contract compliance for assets maintained by outsourced contractors at IAH, HOU, and EFD.
• Manage multiple contracts of various sizes.
• Read and analyze blueprints, contracts, and OEM service manuals.
• Ensure Operations and Maintenance service providers safely and efficiently fulfill all contractual obligations.
• Monitor compliance with applicable City of Houston, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
• Oversee contracts including HVAC, Central Utilities Plant, Passenger Boarding Bridges, Baggage Handling System, Pest Control, Fire Protection, Fire Extinguishers, AEDs, Solid Waste, and Portable Toilets.
• Work within contract guidelines to monitor contractor performance and enforce requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Government, or closely related field.
• Four years of contract compliance experience required; professional experience related to the type of work may substitute for the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Qualifications

• Preference given to applicants with 3+ years of experience directly managing the Operation & Maintenance of campus Maintenance systems/trades and/or closely related field including airport terminals, enclosed shopping malls of 100,000 square feet or more.
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Facility Management Professional (FMP) and/or equivalent military certifications are a plus.

Skills

• Developing comprehensive Scopes of Work and technical specifications for successful delivery of contract and/or self‑performed services.
• Discerning contract staff maintaining systems or closely related fields and components in compliance with Scopes of Work and technical specifications.
• Successfully managing the technical performance of contractor and/or internal staff, financial performance, day‑to‑day Operations & Maintenance, and Capital Improvement Projects or closely related field.