Change & Claims Specialist

Stantec; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a seasoned construction coordinator to provide fully qualified oversight of construction activities and contract administration in a fast-paced design and delivery environment. The role requires coordinating with contractors, design professionals, clients, and other stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity and cost control.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management and at least 10 years of construction claims experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' of construction claims experience.
• Experience with Transit construction projects of at least $100 million.

Responsibilities

• Provide fully qualified coordination of construction activities and contract administration.
• Prepare and present reports, minutes, and records regarding contract documents and change requests.
• Monitor progress, cost, and schedule to ensure standards are met.
• Communicate with Project Manager, design professionals, clients, and contractors; coordinate with project team.

Skills

Contract administration

Project coordination

MS Office

Communication

CPM scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Scheduling software

Job description

When you care deeply about the work you do, it's rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future-and the future of your community.

We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization's objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity

Your role will be to provide fully qualified coordination of construction activities and contract administration in a fast-paced professional, design and delivery environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to resolve outstanding claims on the project.
• Prepare and present various reports, minutes, and records regarding contract documents and contractor change request issues.
• Review documentation and perform analysis, including review of schedule, cost estimates, contract documents, specifications, and special studies.
• Assist in presentation of contractor claim submittals, supporting documentation, contract documents and specifications.
• Distribute documents and maintain controlled distribution lists.
• Coordinates daily onsite construction activities liaising with contractors, design professionals, clients, and relevant external parties.
• Provides input to the development of project schedules, coordinates the work according to approved schedules, reports schedule deviations and provides recommendations on any schedule modifications.
• Reports deviations from contract documents and codes. Follows through with responsible party until resolution.
• Maintains records of activities including work completed and inspected.
• Meets, reviews and reports to the project team on construction status, issues, and concerns.
• Monitors the progress of construction activities ensuring cost, schedule and quality standards are met.
• Communicates with and makes recommendations to Project Manager, design professionals, client, owner, developer, or contractor, but does not direct the means or methods of construction.
• Reviews plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC).
• Prepares final documentation for closeout process.
• Prepares documents and maintains file management of project-related information including, but not limited to, correspondence, reports, videos, and pictures.
• Participates in the implementation of safety controls and promotes a safe workplace.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractor, project team and clients, including ability to resolve conflict situations.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information.
• Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to use advances computer techniques to develop graphic presentation and schedules.
• Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' of construction claims experience.
• Successful track record in preparing responses to Contractor Claims.
• Experience with Transit construction projects of at least $100 million.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywher