Contracts Manager - Luster National
Norwalk, CA
About the Job
Who is Luster National?
Luster National, Inc. (Luster) is a strategic consulting firm, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, with offices nationwide, that specializes in management consulting services and program, project, and construction management activities. For over 34 years, we have led projects across the US focusing on various sectors including roads and bridges, transit, aviation, and select vertical work. Our values, refined over decades, highlight client focus, professional integrity, and social responsibility.
We're proud to share that our firm and its management systems are ISO 9001:2015 certified! We have a successful track record spanning a broad spectrum of professional services, including:
- Strategic Consulting and Planning Services
- Program, Project, Construction and Facilities Management
- Environmental Consulting
- Quality and Risk Management
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Program Controls and Document Management
- Utility and ROW
- Construction Management Related Services
- Public/Community Outreach
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Workforce Development
Why Luster?
At Luster, we believe that our employees are the heart of our success. We recognize that each team member is not only a professional but a person with diverse roles and responsibilities both within and outside the workplace. Our culture reflects this understanding, fostering an environment where individuals are supported holistically—personally, professionally, and creatively. We understand that our success is directly tied to the well-being and development of our people. This is why we are committed to creating a workplace that values the whole person—embracing who they are, what they bring, and how they can grow. By doing so, we ensure that our team members are not just employees, but empowered individuals who contribute to the collective success of our company and the communities we serve.
About the Position
We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Contract Manager to join our team. In this role you will be focusing on complex procurement processes for complex transit construction projects. In this role, you will summarize technical specifications for RFPs, conduct thorough cost and price analyses on contractor proposals, and assist user departments in planning procurement schedules. You will manage the entire procurement lifecycle, from scheduling advertising and holding pre-proposal conferences to leading evaluation teams and preparing award recommendations for management. If you're eager to apply your expertise in a rewarding position that influences major construction projects, we invite you to apply!
Responsibilities
- Summarizes technical specifications for Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs); performs cost/price analyses on contractor proposals and bids.
- Plans procurement processes and assists user departments with setting schedules.
- Schedules advertising and announcement of RFPs and IFBs.
- Holds pre-proposal and bid conferences to answer questions.
- Leads proposal and bid evaluation teams; evaluates proposals and bids, including cost/price analysis.
- Prepares award recommendations for management.
- Attends various meetings, including pre-bid and post-bid debriefings.
- Monitors contract compliance and negotiates amendments and/or change orders; establishes pricing/negotiation strategies.
- Analyzes cost/price elements in contractor proposals, bids, amendments, or change orders.
- Converts purchase requisitions to Awards (Purchase Orders) in an online system, including change orders and modifications.
- Negotiates contract costs, terms, and conditions with vendors.
- Reviews and approves contractor invoices.
- Assists new vendors with requirements of the procurement process.
- Conducts closeout actions upon contract completion, such as final audit, payment, etc.
Skills and Attributes
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Possess excellent collaboration skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Public Administration or related field or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years of experience performing complex contract administration work.
- Strong knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations governing public procurement and complex professional or heavy construction contract administration processes.
- Experience working on complex heavy construction projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience performing complex contact administration work for heavy civil projects.
- Master's degree in related field preferred.
- Professional certifications from National Contract Management Association (NCMA), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or equivalent preferred.
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $80k-$115k. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
- 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
- Formal Career Planning and Development Program
- $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
- Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
- Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support with a Registered Dietitian
- Financial Planning Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus #IN-LNJS
Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All positions may be subject to a background check, once a conditional offer of employment is made, for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations. All positions are subject to a drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.
Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.
