THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS IS HIRING A CONTRACT COORDINATOR
Do you enjoy bringing organization to complex projects and ensuring every detail is completed accurately and on time? Are you someone who thrives on coordinating contracts, tracking multiple priorities, and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to keep projects moving forward? If so, the City of Leawood is looking for a Contract Coordinator to support the Public Works Department. As the Contract Coordinator, you'll play an integral role in managing contracts and supporting infrastructure projects that improve the City's streets, facilities, and public spaces. From coordinating contract administration and project documentation to assisting with bids you'll help ensure projects are completed efficiently, compliantly, and with exceptional customer service.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Coordinate the administration, tracking, and execution of contracts for Public Works projects, ensuring compliance with insurance, bonding, payment, and contract requirements.
- Support capital improvement and infrastructure projects from initiation through close-out by monitoring schedules, documentation, approvals, and project milestones.
- Assist with formal bid openings and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including preparing bid tabulations and supporting the evaluation process.
- Partner with project engineers, project managers, and City departments to monitor project progress, communicate updates, and resolve issues proactively.
- Support the department's accreditation efforts through research, reporting, documentation, and continuous process improvement.
- Help implement new systems and technologies that improve project tracking, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries regarding Public Works projects, contracts, and construction activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have five (5) years of contract administration and project management experience or equivalent experience. Equivalent experience includes a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field with at least three (3) years of contract administration and project management experience.
- Must be or be able to obtain within one (1) year of hire, a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) through the Project Management Institute or another accredited agency approved by the Public Works Director.
Starting Rate of Pay: $28.44 – $34.84 / hour, depending on qualifications
Accepting Applications through August 31, 2026
Apply at careers.leawood.org.
