Contract Administration Specialist

Salary : $77,527.68 - $89,903.04 Annually
Location : City Hall: 25 West Main St., Auburn, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UNAF

Position Details
This position is open until filled, with a first review date of October 26, 2026.

To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received

before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

The City of Auburn Public Works - Engineering department is looking for a talented Contract Admin Specialist to add to our team! If you are an independent worker and are comfortable in a digital environment, then we would love to hear from you. This position will give the opportunity to work with a dynamic group that is very team oriented and allows for a greater knowledge of the intricacies of public contracting and what it takes to manage a successful public works or private development construction project.

This position performs contract administration work in support of public works professional service agreements, capital project construction, and developer-related projects. The position's activities and accuracy of work impacts the City's Certification Acceptance status for federally-funded projects. The position works with Project Engineers, Construction Inspectors, contractors, developers, and property owners.

Take a look at this video to get an idea of what Public Works means in the City of Auburn!
Primary Duties
In this role you will:

• Prepare and process contract and related legal documents, project correspondence, and coordinates construction meetings for developer public facility extension agreements and formally bid and non-formally bid construction contracts from application/solicitation through completion.
• Monitor contractor compliance with state and federal grant requirements, WSDOT regulations, City Code, project specifications, and state statutes related to public work projects.
• Process and track the status of contractor submittals, required material documentation for various federal and state grants and loans, material tickets, requests for information, and force account paperwork.
• Prepare and monitor consultant and service agreements, amendments, task assignments and associated documentation from solicitation through completion.
• Process complex purchase orders; prepares pay estimates and invoices for contracts and agreements for approval; assists project managers by monitoring project budgets.
• Provide key technical and administrative support to the City's Capital Project Management and Development team, as well as consultants, service providers, developers, and contractors.

Curious about the type of projects you would be involved with?
Please click here to use this Interactive Projects Mapping Tool to find information about current capital projects in the design (red) and construction (blue) phases. You can also view approved development projects (brown).

While these duties may be the primary focus of this job, the full job description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Click Here to review the class specification.
Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Graduation from high school, or equivalent

AND

• Two years of full-time related work experience
• Advanced skills and experience in computer programs (Outlook, Word and Excel) is required.

OR

• Any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential elements and responsibilities listed above.

We would love if you have:
Previous experience in public works construction and/or contract administration in a municipal environment.
Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

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COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.