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CITT OF SANTA AI~A CONTRACTS ~DI~NItTRATOR DEFINITION [h~der direction, performs difficult and responsible technical engineering office york in the administration and monitoring of public works construction co~tracts. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Perfor=s independent studies, analyses and investigations and prepares technical repor=s related to the preparation, processing and monitoring of public works constructio~ project contracts; reviews bid specifications and bid submittals and verifies con- tractor's records for compliance ~lth equal employment opportunity, equal pay and other federal and state laws and regulations; prepares contract compliance documentation and periodic and final project reports required for state and federally-funded projects; prepares work progress summaries, financial status end similar reports regarding con- tracts to allow partial payments; prepares change orders and requests for contract modifications to cover design changes; confers with City departments for the coordi- nation, execution and completion of contract related matters; researches, investigates and responds to COmplaints and inquiries from general public, City departments and other agencies regarding construction projects; provides technical and administrative support to field construction inspection staff; investigates and reports on accident claims involving construction contracts and permits; reads and interprets specifications, performs engineering calculations of average difficulty, and prepares simple cross sections, profiles, diagrams, maps, graphs and charts; prepares and supervises the preparation of contract-related correspondence; establishes and maintains a records retention, retrieval and destruction schedule for the land survey/construction inspec- tion functions; and performs other related duties as required. DISTI]~GUISHING FEATURES OF TRE CLASS This is complex sub-professional engineering office work requiring the exercise of independent Judgement and initiative and the application of specialized knowledge of contract administration. Work also involves considerable public contact requiring tact and responsiveness. Work is assigned by a professional engineer in terms of con- tinuing responsibilities and is reviewed through discussion and evaluation of results achieved. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM 9UALIFICATIONS Education equivalent to completion of ~wo years' (60 semester units) of college in pre- engineering or architecture, including fifteen (15) units in trigonometry, calculus, engineering drawing and/or surveying; and two years' experience construction contract administration and/or public work construction inspection; or any combination of training and experience ~hich provides the following knowledge, skills and sbtlities: Good knowledge of engineering, construction or construction inspection work practices, methods end nomenclature es related to the preparation, processing and monitoring of construction project contracts; engineering office practices and procedures; drafting instruments end techniques. Workiug knowledge of laws, regulations and reporting requirements pertaining to state and federally-funded construction projects. Ability to: conduct studies, analyses and investigations and prepare reports of s complex, technical nature; read and interpret engineering specifications; perform moderately difficult engineering computations accurstel~; draw and trace simple maps, plans and other drawings; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; and secure and maintain effec- tive working relationships, sometimes under stressful circumstances, with contractors or their representatives, officials of other governmental agencies and the general public.