Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is an industry leader that brings expertise in both HVAC and Plumbing. Our company was originally known as Anderson Mechanical Services, Inc and Inspiration Plumbing Company. We brought these two respected companies together to provide our clients with award winning expertise in HVAC and Plumbing for new construction, improvements, renovations, upfits, design-build, and installations in the commercial space.

Come join our team! We are hiring a Contract Administrator. A Contract Administrator oversees the construction phase of the project from a contract administration perspective once our PX teams complete their approval process. The Contract Administrator works with the VMG Project Manager as the project transitions from approval to bidding.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Develop construction contract documents so that the project can be bid/negotiated with a contractor.
• Maintain, review and respond as necessary to all project documents including RFI’s, material submittals, as-built plans, contractor pay requisitions and change orders
• Attend and facilitate Pre-construction meetings, Progress Meetings and other construction project related meetings with owners, contractors, sub-contractors, governmental agencies, etc. to prosecute the project.
• Resolve field construction issues including frequent communication with the owner, contractor, public, utility companies, project engineers and agencies having jurisdiction.
• Cost Estimating and review of contractor’s pricing.
• Construction schedule building and review of contractors proposed schedules.
• Prepare field directives/sketches for contractors.
• Visit construction sites and document pertinent observations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications needed:

• Progressively responsible experience independently coordinating, scheduling, and managing document control in a wide variety of construction projects.
• Working knowledge of office software (MS Word & Excel) and associated equipment
• Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations
• Must be able to read, understand and interpret civil engineering site plans, architectural plans, and contract specifications.
• The ability to think logically and systematically through the various phases of a project.
• Ability to prepare and allocate time and effort across multiple projects in multiple geographic locations and prioritize daily and weekly tasks is required.

This position is based at our HQ in Sterling, VA. This role will also require travel to work sites in the DMV area.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, financial and medical benefits, PTO, and a 401(k).

Connect with us and learn more about Vertical Mechanical Group.

Vertical Mechanical Group is a full-service HVAC and Plumbing contractor specializing in large scale commercial projects. Family owned and operated, VMG provides a tailored approach to each project with the horsepower of a large specialty contractor.

The learn more about VMG, please visit vmgmech.com.