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Salary: $88,136.80 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16953
Department: Purchasing Department
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 12:29 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 175
Position Description
Under general supervision, the Contract Manager oversees the full life-cycle administration of contractual agreements for Harris County, supporting county-wide operations serving approximately 5 million residents, 20,000 employees in 80 departments, and roughly $5.5B in annual expenditures. The role assumes contracts at award and manages performance through the full term, including execution support, compliance monitoring, amendments, renewals, deliverable tracking, issue resolution, and close-out. The position ensures contracts remain defensible and audit-ready by applying County policies and applicable procurement requirements, including Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262, Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 and applicable federal requirements when federal funds apply. The Contract Manager is expected to demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making abilities while coordinating with departments, vendors, legal, and oversight partners to support timely, compliant outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent is responsible for executing the duties and responsibilities listed below and other duties as assigned. Some positions may require working before, during, or after an emergency or disaster at the department's discretion.

• Manages a portfolio of active contracts across diverse categories, taking ownership at contract award and leading administration through the full term to ensure performance, continuity of service, and proper contract utilization.
• Oversee contract execution requirements, deliverables, milestones, and service levels, and coordinates with departments and vendors to resolve operational issues, document decisions, and maintain defensible contract records.
• Leads contract life-cycle actions including negotiations support, amendments, renewals, extensions, expirations, and close-outs, ensuring changes are properly justified, routed, and documented in accordance with contract terms and County requirements.
• Provides contractual guidance to Category Managers and Sourcing Managers by reviewing scopes, terms, risk provisions, and performance requirements and offering insights that support strategy development and successful implementation.
• Partners with Purchasing, Legal, departments, and oversight stakeholders to manage vendor performance concerns and contractual breaches, including development of remediation plans, enforcement of remedies, and escalation as needed.
• Ensures compliance with contract, strategy, and process requirements by monitoring adherence to applicable policies and procedures, identifying control gaps and risks, and recommending improvements that strengthen consistency and audit readiness.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in a directly related field and two (2) years of relevant work experience required, including one (1) year public procurement experience;

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related field and four (4) years of relevant work experience required, including two (2) years of public procurement experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Construction procurement experience required
• Knowledge of public-sector contract management practices, including contract lifecycle administration from award through close-out, performance management, and enforcement of contract terms across diverse commodity and service categories.
• Understanding of applicable procurement laws, governance, and compliance requirements, including Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262, County purchasing policies, and applicable federal requirements when federal funds apply.
• Skill in contract interpretation and document control, including drafting and reviewing amendments, renewals, extensions, and close-outs, and maintaining complete, audit-ready files and defensible documentation.
• Skill in vendor performance management and issue resolution, including monitoring deliverables and service levels, conducting corrective action follow-up, and coordinating remediation for contractual breaches.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills to coordinate with departments, vendors, Legal, and oversight partners, resolve disputes, and drive timely, compliant outcomes.
• Proficiency in contract, purchasing, and financial systems and reporting tools used to track contract activity, milestones, spend, and compliance metrics; translates data into actionable reporting and risk monitoring.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences

• Federal contracting experience preferred
• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) and/or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) preferred.

General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

Location:

• Harris County Purchasing Office Building - 1111 Fannin St 12th Floor Houston, TX 77002

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine.
• The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To: Assistant Director of Sourcing and Contracting

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03
Which of the following best describes your verifiable relevant work experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04
Which of the following best describes your verifiable public procurement experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in public procurement. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience ( Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ) If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
06
Do you have federal contracting experience?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) and/or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question