Job

Construction Contract Specialist I

  • Company: King County Procurement & Payables
  • Location: Seattle, Washington 98104 USA
  • Salary: $89,876 to $113,921
  • Date Posted: September 4, 2025
  • Closing Date: September 14, 2025

Description

Join our team! The Procurement & Payables Section is looking for a forward-thinking, detail-oriented Contract Specialist I to join the Construction team. We are looking for someone who can work both independently and collaboratively, is creative, adaptive, has a sense of humor, and enjoys finding solutions to procurement and business challenges. This position provides expertise in the procurement of public works and construction contracts for various King County agencies. This position is responsible for managing and mitigating the risks inherent in contracting to protect the County from litigation, criticism, or unanticipated costs due to unclear, ambiguous and non-compliant contract documents. This is an entry-level professional classification.

Requirements

  • Research, prepare, and advertise ITB solicitations and compile contract documents for public works and construction contracts using established procurement methods, policies, and procedures.
  • Be accountable for following standard work, completing work assignments, and maintaining procurement schedules.
  • Provide excellent customer service by responding to suppliers, agencies, and team members in a timely manner.
  • Participate in special projects.
  • Facilitate pre-bid conferences with contractors.
  • Facilitate the bid evaluation process to ensure laws and policies are followed.
  • Provide directions and training for other King County staff related to the procurement requirements and regulations.
  • Provide strategic advice, innovative solutions, technical expertise, and direction to ensure compliance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations.
  • Improve operations, decrease cycle time, meet deadlines, streamline work processes, and provide quality customer service.
  • Support procurement’s position with knowledge of best practices, policies, ordinances, King County code, laws, and contract terms and conditions.
  • Represent Procurement & Payables at various training and outreach events.

Application Process

The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.

The selection process consists of different phases: screening interview, virtual interview, and if successful, pre-hire reference checking. For some positions, additional phases may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply. Each phase is set for a specific day. Different times will be available for those days only. Please reach out to the contact below to confirm dates. Rescheduling interviews may not be possible and may remove you from consideration if unavailable.

Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.

Contact Info


Name: Michael Castro
Phone: 206-477-6984
Email: mcastro@kingcounty.gov
Closing Date: September 14, 2025
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