Buzz Oates is one of the largest commercial real estate investment management companies in California with over 25 million square feet under management. Over the last 60 years, the company has constructed over 80 million square feet of industrial warehouse and distribution facilities, business parks, office buildings and retail centers. Buzz Oates leases approximately 3 million square feet and executes on $100 million in purchases and sales annually. Viewed as a dominant market leader, Buzz Oates is a vertically integrated full-service commercial real estate development and management company focused on value creation through development, land entitlement, asset management and construction. The company is privately controlled and extremely well capitalized. Our investment philosophy centers on providing a single point of contact for a full suite of commercial real estate services. The company is positioned for growth, with targeted new developments and acquisitions throughout the Western half of the United States. Buzz Oates Construction has been building throughout the central valley for decades, and that experience translates into a quality building with long lasting tenant improvements. Buzz Oates Construction is the construction services provider to the Buzz Oates 25 MSF office & industrial portfolio. Collectively Buzz Oates Construction has built over 80 MSF of space in seven decades and has continued to hold the highest standard of workmanship. SUMMARY: Reviews, and administers business aspects, terms, conditions and risk mitigation of client contracts and subcontracts for business ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Drafts and interprets construction contracts; assists in compiling and preparing contract bid documents; establishes and maintains contract records; and ensures compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Advises development and construction departments of contractual rights and obligations. Advises Project Managers (PM) in scope and administrative procedures required to achieve full contractual compliance. Assists in the preparation of and participates in various management review processes providing contractual expertise to the review process. Secures all necessary approvals and ensures that standard company procedures are followed. Coordinates with project management team on pre award/post award phases of contracts. Identifies areas of potential risks to company (warranties, insurance, indemnification) and to enforce provisions of contract. Provides contract administration for Commercial construction contracts. Offers possible methods of remedy, including potential clarifications for the bid/proposal submittal. Maintains detailed incoming and outgoing correspondence logs. Provides contract administration support to operations, support, and project staff; facilitates adherence to company's internal controls and best business practices. Monitors all project activities that may affect the prime / client contract; identifies opportunities for project income enhancement, schedule relief and claim avoidance; recommends appropriate actions to protect company interests and/or improve project performance. Ensures project adherence to contract insurance provisions with support from Legal personnel. Receives requests; updates records, initiates paperwork and follows up on requests for approval of work not previously covered in the contract; processes and obtains approval of contract changes. Initiates and/or conducts meetings with contractors concerning contractual problems as requested by Construction Project Manager. Receives requests; updates records, initiates paperwork and follows up on request for approval of work not previously covered in the contract; processes and obtains approval of contract changes. Initiates and/or conducts meetings with contractors concerning contractual problems as requested by Construction Project Manager. May act as liaison between company and subcontractors. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions Must be able to operate independently and contribute to a team. Attendance is a requirement of this position. Requirements Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Minimum of five years of construction experience, which includes two years' experience in contract administration. Knowledge of the laws and ordinances regulating building construction. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within field. Has developed depth and breadth of expertise in own discipline Acts as a key contributor in a complex and critical environment and shares expertise Ability to multi-task on a large n