• Job Description

  Req#: R-FY25-189

  Build your career while building NYC schools!

  Contract Administration administers the solicitation process of construction, non-construction and personal services contracts. The Division also ensures the timely ordering and installation of all furniture and equipment required at new and existing schools and process all SCA purchase orders. Within Contact Administration is the Prequalification Unit that vets all firms wishing to do business with the SCA for credit-worthiness, financial stability, integrity, and licensing.

  Job Description Summary

  Build your career while helping support the building of NYC schools! The New York City School Construction Authority (“SCA”), the organization responsible for design and construction of New York City Public Schools. The Contract Negotiator (Contract Administration) reports to the Senior Manager, Operations and is responsible for negotiating consultant and vendor contracts that support the Authority mission.

  Job Description

  Responsibilities include:

  • Recommends contract provisions and procedures.
  • Coordinates required contract terms and conditions with consultants and Project Officers.
  • Responsible for the initial review of RFP documents.
  • Responsible for coordinating with the User Department and other SCA Internal Departments to finalize RFP documents.
  • Responsible for publishing RFP, receiving proposals, coordinating and conducting Selection Committee meetings.
  • Drafts contract documents that include all mandated requirements.
  • Evaluates requests for additional work and negotiates supplemental agreements with consultants and contractors.
  • Negotiates contract costs in accordance with established Authority policies.
  • Provides appropriate documentation for all contract negotiations.
  • Supports audit efforts.
  • Lead procurement document development with quality control to ensure thorough review.
  • Manage solicitation timelines for efficient execution.
  • Direct vendor evaluations through due diligence, reference checks, and performance analysis.
  • Oversee contract material preparation and maintain comprehensive records.
  • Prepares and updates reports.
  • Performs related tasks.

  Preferred Experience/Skills:

  • Experience in contract administration, cost and price analyses or negotiations or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to effectively interact with co-workers within different levels of the organization and within different departments.
  • Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, proficient in record keeping.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Baccalaureate degree

  POSTING CLOSING DATE: 07/16/25

  Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

  Salary Range:

  $62,226.00 - $95,000.00

  Education

  Baccalaureate

  Certifications (if required)

  Work Experience

  It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

  We offer excellent benefits including:

  * Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

  * Prescription drug option

  * Dental and Vision coverage

  * NYC Qualified Pension Plan

  * Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

  * Transit Check Program

  * Public Loan Forgiveness Program

  * Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits

  The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

• About the company

  The SCA's mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout New York City.

Notice