Contract Administrator

Summary:

Coordinate and administer routine on-site contract (or subcontract) work using standardized methods relating to the processing and recording of contracts for one particular project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Pre-qualify bidders for contract packages.

· Prepare and/or provide assistance to prepare bid inquiries, and may negotiate and award contracts.

· Administer change orders, back charges, and review and justify or refute claims for extra compensation.

· May act as a liaison between owners, subcontractors, project management, corporate office management and other departments.

· Receive and approve all subcontractor invoices. May inspect and/or supervise subcontractors work to insure construction schedules are met.

· Maintain records documenting contractors’ performance to provide input to other departments for cost and schedule, performance evaluations, etc.

· Perform various field supervision and construction management activities as required by project.

· Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Requirements:

General knowledge of purchasing, finance, engineering and controls principles also required. Effective verbal and written communication skills essential.

Education and Experience:

Four year technical or business degree, plus contract administration exposure or equivalent combinations training and related experience.

Safety Considerations:

Employee typically works in an office environment and is not exposed to extreme environments routinely. Employee may be required to lift objects up to 10 pounds on a non-routine basis. Employee must practice good ergonomic principles to prevent illnesses such as carpal tunnel and back injury from minor task performance. Occasionally conducts field visits where standard personal protection equipment must be worn. Field exposure may include exposure to loud noise, slips, trips and falls, extreme temperatures and similar for short periods.

Candidates who accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam ensures that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.