Transit Contract Specialist Jobs

Honolulu

Location:
United States, Honolulu

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

72520.00 - 103210.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

HART is seeking an experienced Transit Contract Specialist to join our Procurement and Contract Administration team. This critical role ensures compliance, with state and federal regulations, in all procurements, and manages contract requirements effectively. The Transit Contract Specialist will report to the Deputy Director of Procurement and Contracts and plays a critical role in managing change orders across multiple HART contracts.

Job Responsibility:

Supervision and Leadership: Lead a team responsible for processing contract change orders, while upholding HART’s change order management procedures and compliance standards
Change Order Review: Oversee the review of change order documentation for completeness and accuracy, verifying that all changes align with the approved project baseline, including design and construction documents such as standard plans, design criteria, and specifications
Collaboration: Work closely with project managers to analyze the impact of change requests on various project contracts. Prepare and present change order analysis, alternatives, risks, and recommendations
Document and Reporting: Assist in the preparation of necessary documentation to complete contract change orders and obtain required approvals. Develop reports using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and other software as required.

Requirements:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in business or public administration, marketing, economics or a related field
At least three years of professional experience in centralized purchasing, standards, and specifications development activities
Knowledge of: Governmental purchasing principles, policies, and procedures, including those of the Purchasing Division, the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu, and relevant ordinances governing procurement for various types of goods and services
Procurement methods, including sourcing strategies and supplier evaluation, for a wide range of goods and their sources of supply
Interviewing techniques, research principles, and methods for gathering and analyzing data related to procurement and contracts, along with effective report writing to document findings, evaluate vendor performance, and provide actionable insights for informed purchasing decisions
Ability to: Effectively draft technical, complex specifications and implement procedures for special studies
Evaluate the quality and suitability of commodities and services and revise purchasing specifications to meet intended purposes at the lowest cost
Conduct complex research and analyze market conditions, price trends, and appropriateness of bids
Interpret policies, laws and ordinances related to government purchasing
prepare clear, concise reports
Physical Requirements: Candidates must meet the health and physical condition standards necessary and proper for performing the essential duties of this duties.

What we offer:

Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, and life insurance plans
Generous vacation and sick leave, earning up to 21 days per year
13 paid holidays annually (14 days during election year)
Retirement plan contributions through the Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
Deferred compensation options to invest pre-tax income for retirement
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
Pre-tax transportation benefits, including TheBus and vanpool options
Access to confidential counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional perks include training opportunities and employer-funded Holo Card for eligible employees to use on public transit
Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, supporting employees dedicated to public service

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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