Contract Specialist Third Party Agreements

The Third Party Contract Specialist (Contract Specialist) is responsible for assisting with the delivery of third party agreements for the entire program from inception to completion under the direction of the Third Party Agreements Manager.

The primary focus of the Contract Specialist will be to timely secure necessary agreements between the Authority and utilities, municipalities, counties, state and federal agencies, railroads, and other relevant entities to enable the construction of the California High-Speed Rail System (HSR System).

Program-specific activities will include the following:
• Responsible for the drafting of complex agreements between the Authority and entities whose facilities conflict with the planned HSR System’s alignment.
• Support the negotiation of complex agreements directly with stakeholders.
• Support State Staff and PDS Staff in the negotiation of Third Party Agreements.
• Support the drafting of Third Party Agreement and Real Property Branch Templates.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for Third Party Agreements.
• Collaboratively engage with internal stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes in a timely manner.
• Responsible for leading meetings, giving key stakeholder presentations, and maintaining detailed records.
• Responsible for maintaining internal records according to the Authority’s record retention policies and Third Party Manager’s directions for all assignments and internal stakeholder approvals.

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