Municipal Contract Manager

The City of Midland is seeking a highly skilled Municipal Contract Manager to oversee, manage, and enforce compliance with contracts across all city departments. This position ensures that all contractual agreements are adhered to, properly cataloged, and effectively communicated both internally and externally. The Contract Manager will work closely with Purchasing, Legal, and Finance while supporting all city departments to uphold contract integrity, financial accountability, and operational efficiency.
This role requires mastery of contract management, record-keeping, and enforcement holding vendors, contractors, and partners accountable to contractual obligations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at ensuring the city’s interests are protected in all agreements.
This is a critical role ensuring that the City of Midland’s contracts are well-managed, enforced, and aligned with the city’s financial and operational goals. If you have a passion for accountability, compliance, and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply!


Contract Oversight & Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to contract terms, timelines, deliverables, and financial obligations.
• Hold vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders accountable for fulfilling their contractual commitments.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of contracts to identify potential risks, non-compliance, or performance issues.
• Work with Legal to enforce penalties and corrective actions for breaches of contract.

Contract Administration & Record-Keeping:

• Maintain a centralized contract database for citywide agreements, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
• Track expiration dates, renewal deadlines, financial obligations, and performance milestones for all contracts.
• Ensure all contracts are properly documented, archived, and easily retrievable for auditing and reporting.
• Coordinate with departments to streamline contract approval processes and ensure timely execution.

Internal & External Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Facilitate collaboration between city departments, vendors, and contractors to ensure mutual understanding and compliance.
• Provide regular updates to department heads and city leadership on contract performance, risks, and key milestones.
• Develop training and guidance for city staff on contract management best practices.

Collaboration with Key Departments:

• Purchasing: Ensure procurement contracts align with city policies and competitive bidding requirements.
• Legal: Work alongside the City Attorney’s office to review contracts, resolve disputes, and mitigate legal risks.
• Finance: Monitor financial compliance, payment terms, and budget alignment for all contract expenditures.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field required.
• Master of Business Administration or in progress strongly preferred.
• 3 years of experience in contract management, procurement, or legal/compliance roles.
• Government contract experience (municipal, state, or federal) strongly preferred.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in contract management principles, compliance, and enforcement.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to manage contract disputes effectively.
• Highly organized with exceptional record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to hold vendors and contractors accountable while maintaining productive relationships.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with city departments and external partners.
• Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement options.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Salary : $72,662