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WM · 5 hours ago

Public Sector Contract Manager

Chico, CA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

Waste Management (WM) is a leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. The Public Sector Contract Manager will prepare, review, monitor, and maintain contracts while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations, serving as a senior-level advisor for all contract matters within Area Public Sector Services.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance customer relationships and satisfaction through involvement in the community. This includes but is not limited to: attending public functions, City Council / Board meetings and other community events, conducting community educational and informational outreach and working with appropriate media outlets for communication purposes

Develop community partnerships with elected officials and key community stakeholders that result in positive press coverage and have a beneficial impact on the community and WM

Develop marketing strategies that identify retention and growth opportunities that include supporting strategies, resources and timelines necessary to accomplish goals

Audits municipal contracts to verify compliance

Works with District Managers and others to resolve noncompliance issues

Partners with Legal staff and internal departments to manage, formulate, draft, review, and negotiate municipal contracts and agreements

Manages complex contracts to ensure effectiveness by monitoring contract's dollar balance and time remaining; recommending whether to extend an existing contract or prepare for bid process

Investigates and resolves inquiries regarding contract changes, complaints, discrepancies, disputes, defaults, contract cancellations, and claims

Provides recommendations and prepares corresponding documents for resolutions to management, as appropriate

Participates in strategic planning for municipal business within Area

Evaluates existing municipal contracts for new business opportunities and revenue growth

Coordinates team processes by reviewing daily activities, monitoring work, developing procedures for administering contracts, and training

Ensures compliance and stays abreast of all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Area's municipal operations, and adherence to overall Corporate governance and business integrity standards

Qualification

Contract managementPublic administrationBusiness administrationCommunity engagementStrategic planning

Required

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Business Administration, Public Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience

Minimum of five (5) years of previous system and contract management experience (in addition to education requirements)

Contract management experience may be required