Contract Specialist
Florida Department Of Transportation
04.1991 - 06.1998
- Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Reviewed subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing risk exposure.
- Reduced risk exposure through diligent monitoring and enforcement of contractual obligations.
- Managed full procurement cycle by planning, reviewing, soliciting, awarding, administering and closing out contract to achieve seamless transition at all levels of procurement.
- Reviewed contract plans and project specifics for thorough understanding.
- Conducted quality reviews and monitored contract performance.
- Maintained digital and paper and contractual files, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and company policies.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying areas for improvement and negotiating more favorable terms with suppliers.
- Implemented robust tracking systems to monitor ongoing contract performance, enabling proactive identification of potential issues.
- Conducted Notice To Proceed Meetings.
- Monitored and authorized multi million dollar monthly invoices, compiled invoices and examined to assure they were in compliance with the agreed contract and to assure their payment in a timely manner. Invoices were either lump sum or cost plus.
- Negotiated salaries.
- Maintained contact with project managers or owners of all the subcontractors under the five year General Engineering Contract, including DBE companies.
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives.
- Facilitated productive negotiations between parties by acting as a mediator during disputes resolutions sessions.
- Managed high-value contracts portfolio, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided expert guidance on complex contracting issues to support informed decision-making across the organization.
- Strengthened internal controls by developing and implementing contract management policies, procedures, and templates.
- Created and prepared specific contracts to present to senior management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive contract strategies that met business objectives.
- Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele even in high-stress environments.
- Championed change management efforts following major contract revisions, ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Saved $[Amount] during procurement of [Type] items to expedite client buy.
- Mitigated legal risks by conducting thorough reviews of contractual agreements before finalizing negotiations.
- Closely monitored and evaluated contract performance to determine regulatory compliance and necessary amendments.
- Created and finalized contracts for [Produce or Service] deals with customers.
- Enhanced contract negotiation processes by streamlining documentation and communication procedures.
- Assisted contract and legal professionals to address contract issues and developments.
- Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
- Addressed contract disputes and provided advice and guidance to resolve issues.
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
