Contract Administrator: Project Management Office - Denver International Airport

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary target range we are looking to offer is $70,000- $90,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year. Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date. Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!) STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides) Location The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least 3 days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days. What Youll Do Denver International Airport's division of Airport Infrastructure Management Development (AIM Dev) is looking for Contract Administrators to join the PMO (Project Management Office). We are seeking highly skilled, self-motivated team players with outstanding relationship-building, problem-solving, and negotiating skills to perform duties in contracts and be the face of the airport to many vendors and contractors. This is a tremendous opportunity to join DIA and work on a collaborative and close-knit Project Management team that will ensure projects are completed on time and under budget. We do most of our construction and design work in-house, so we are constantly working on a variety of different projects, including Pena Blvd rehabilitation and erosion control. The Contract Administrator will work at DEN in a fast-paced environment, working with different groups or divisions such as, the Office of Economic Development, Contractors, governing agencies, Business Management Services, Finance, and many other divisions internal and external to DEN. You will have the chance to train with other Contract Administrators to learn DENs process for preparing and executing change orders, schedule of values, auditing invoices against professional service contracts, and performing daily document control for a variety of construction contracts. In order to succeed at this position, you must be highly organized, have strong analytical skills, communicate effectively and be comfortable multitasking the myriad of different projects you are in charge of at any one time. Job responsibilities include: Develops, documents, and establishes policy for all necessary contractual parameters, including types of contractors and services, and construction requirements; develops requests for information or proposals, and inter-governmental agreements Markets opportunities for contracting with DEN through Contractor Class presentations. Moderates pre-proposal conferences, reviews proposals and financial information submitted; and develops and oversees evaluation parameters for proposals Coordination with Contractors to ensure that pay applications are accurate and processed promptly. This includes, but is not limited to, providing Schedule of Values, reports and completing forms necessary to prepare and submit a pay application. Processes submittals and Requests for Information for review and reply to the contractor Reviews Contractor Change Requests and their proposals for accuracy and conformance to the contract and arranges negotiation meetings with the contractor and project manager. Processes all changes to the contract. Prepares specifications for inclusion in contract documents. Completes all information and forms necessary to advertise and procure a contract Negotiates the final terms of contracts for construction and design projects. Coordinates work with Project Managers to establish design and advertising schedule for construction projects. Schedule shall insure that all projects are designed, advertised and awarded in coordination with funding schedule and construction season Provides technical guidance to staff and contractors regarding pay applications, policies and procedures for contract management Acts as a liaison to the City Attorneys Office and the Business Management Services office. Follows prospective contracts throughout Request For Proposal, contracting, and close-out processes, and coordinates actions for breach of contract situations Makes presentations to contractors, city employees, and consultants to provide information on contract policies and procedures and on general business management Maintains a tracking system of contract files throughout the term of the contract, archives all resource documents, and completes reports for management on contractor performance Coordinates internal review committees and recommends contract renewals, extensions, amendments and modifications to management What Youll Bring Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do. We are looking for candidates with some of the following skills and experience, including similar experience that demonstrates transferrable knowledge and the ability to gain this experience quickly: Familiarity with Workday or other financial management systems Demonstrated skills in understanding contractual requirements and applying compliance principles to stated requirements to a variety of contract types Required Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Management, or a related field. Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience performing contract negotiation, contract administration, or conducting research and analysis in an area such as budget, compliance issues, or accounting. Education & Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of posthigh school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. Licensures/Certification(s): requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until 2/27/2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59pm on 2/26/2026 ensure consideration. FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required. Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees may be required to work extended hours and/or shifts. About Everything Else Job Profile CA0751 Contract Administrator To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $68,773.00 - $113,476.00 Target Pay $70,000 - $90,000/based on education and experience Agency Denver International Airport Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Dever Jobssign up for job alerts now!