Contracts Manager.

The Contracts Manager is a regular salary, full-time, exempt position based out of the Visalia,
Sacramento or Watsonville office. CWC is rapidly growing the scale of its state-funded technical
assistance work to support communities in the development of drinking water solutions. As part
of this growth, we are growing our capacity to effectively manage our government funding ...

agreements and subcontracts. This position will contribute to that growth by leading the
administration and billing for our contract work. This position will require periodic travel to the
other office locations as needed to ensure effective staff coordination and attendance to CWC
events. All employees at CWC are "at will." This position will be supervised by the Director of
Operations and will work closely with other CWC staff, vendors, agencies, and interns.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage the administration of government contracts and
subcontracts.
? Serve as the lead contact for all communications related to contract
administration.
? Ensure that CWC is meeting all of our contract reporting requirements. This
includes making sure we have all the right certificates of insurance on file for our
subcontractors and are meeting reporting deadlines.
? Work collaboratively with project leads to process contracts and work plan
amendments
? Support the development of project budgets and work plans
? Tracking expenses and income by project and task as needed.
? Produce monthly summary reports of contract work
? Review subcontractor invoices
? Lead the submission process of all monthly/quarterly invoices with support from
senior staff.
? Keep project files up to date and organized.
? Train staff on procedures for coding billable time to projects.
? Support in developing narrative progress reports for contract work.
? Manag
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
Experience in accounting and bookkeeping.
- Fluent in Spanish (writing and speaking).
- Experience managing or assisting in the administration of government contracts or
grants.
- Experience working in the San Joaquin Valley and/or Salinas Valley or familiarity with
key environmental justice issues facing these regions
Education:
High School
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
Four years relevant professional experience or two years experience with a degree in a
relevant field
? Ability to compile, and present project data updates in clear, easy to understand manner.
? Proficient in Microsoft, and Google Office Suites (Excel, Google Sheets) and willing to
learn new applications.
? Two or more years management experience
? Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems.
? Strong interpersonal communication skills with sensitivity to audience
? Strong passion for and commitment to social and environmental justice
? Proven ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced office environment and meet
deadlines
? Ability to stay organized and maintain clear notes and records.
? Ability to accept and provide critical feedback ? the ideal candidate would value
accountability across the organization
? Valid CA driver?s license and the ability to drive long distance on highways
Please apply and call (559) 627-4040.

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