Contract Manager

Lake County Public Works Position

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment. Lake County Public Works is a sewer and water provider to 40% of Lake County residents and owns, operates, and maintains more than 750 miles of pipe, three water reclamation facilities, more than 100 pump stations, an excess flow facility and a 1-mile-long levee. This Public Works position will administer the Department's municipal contracts and intergovernmental agreements.

Essential Functions

• Liaising with local government and internal staff to acquire, validate, track, and analyze water & sewer utilization, connections/permits, and cost/pricing data for completeness and accuracy.
• Work with engineering team on contract agreements for capital projects.
• Preparing periodic reports for distribution to internal and external executive level staff.
• Provide written communication to retailers, wholesalers, and other customers on water/wastewater policy and agreements.
• Perform contract validations or site reviews, when required, for vendor accounts and municipal contracts.
• Update Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) and Rate ordinance and review with management team and attorney.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Requires over three to five years of progressively responsible experience in contract administration.
• Knowledge of business practices related to finance, budgeting, and governing public procurement.
• Requires working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, possess the ability to effectively problem solve, handle sensitive/confidential information.
• Requires education or training equivalent to a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or public administration.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in contract administration, including some accounting.
• Possession of a valid driver's license

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting.

Supplemental Information

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program.

Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.