The main difference between these two roles lies in the timeline. The contract administrator will supervise the efforts before a contract is signed.The most up todate contract information will be located in a centralized Countywide contract management system. All vendors must register with Valley Water's PlanetBids system to receive notifications about upcoming contracting opportunities. This position monitors and coordinates the approval process from contract generation to contract execution for all contracts. Contract administration is the work done before a contract is signed into effect and contract management covers everything done after signing. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. Do not write "see resume or personnel file. Unlike general contractors, construction management services contract with the owner for a fixed fee. ➢ Directs procurement, contracts administration, inventory control, materials management and property disposal, and develops related policies.