Construction Contract Specialist/Project Advisor I

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking a Construction Contract Specialist/Project Advisor I (Hybrid) to support federal construction and A&E acquisitions for OBO. The role combines procurement, contract administration, and coordination with contracting personnel to enable pre- and post-award activities.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, a bachelor's degree or relevant federal acquisitions experience, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel

Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal procurement or acquisition activities.
• Basic knowledge of federal acquisition principles and FAR procedures.
• Experience preparing procurement documentation and maintaining contract files.
• Experience supporting contract modifications and administrative actions.
• Experience coordinating with program and contracting personnel.
• Construction or A&E acquisition activities.
• Procurement documentation and acquisition planning support.
• Contract administration support functions.
• Basic review or coordination support for Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA).
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition planning, market research, procurement package development, and solicitation preparation for construction, and A&E acquisitions.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain acquisition and contract files, procurement documentation, status reports, and other records necessary to support contracting activities.
• Assist with contract administration activities, including contract modifications, deliverable tracking, contract correspondence, and maintenance of contract documentation
• Coordinate with contracting personnel, project managers, technical representatives, and other stakeholders to facilitate acquisition and contract management activities.
• Assist in the review, tracking, and documentation of Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), claims, and other contract administration matters, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and organized for Government review.
• Prepare reports, meeting summaries, action item trackers, and other administrative or analytical products required to support construction acquisition operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Federal procurement

FAR knowledge

Contract administration

Procurement docs

Coordination

Construction/A&E

REA knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Job description

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings (BAH) is looking for a Construction Contract Specialist/Project Advisor I (Hybrid). The position will support our government customer located in Arlington, Virginia.

This is a hybrid role. The new hire will perform work in Arlington, VA and through telework arrangements approved by the Government.

The new hire provides acquisition and administrative support for construction and architect engineer (A&E) contracting activities. The incumbent assist with pre-award and post-award actions, procurement documentation, contract file administration, and coordination with contracting personnel to support construction-related acquisitions in accordance with applicable regulations and policies. This position will have supervisory responsibilities.

The Construction Contract Specialist/Project Advisor I shall provide acquisition and contract administration support for construction and Architect Engineer (A&E) projects in support of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO). Services shall be performed in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR), and Department policies and procedures.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support acquisition planning, market research, procurement package development, and solicitation preparation for construction, and A&E acquisitions.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain acquisition and contract files, procurement documentation, status reports, and other records necessary to support contracting activities.
• Assist with contract administration activities, including contract modifications, deliverable tracking, contract correspondence, and maintenance of contract documentation
• Coordinate with contracting personnel, project managers, technical representatives, and other stakeholders to facilitate acquisition and contract management activities.
• Assist in the review, tracking, and documentation of Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), claims, and other contract administration matters, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and organized for Government review.
• Prepare reports, meeting summaries, action item trackers, and other administrative or analytical products required to support construction acquisition operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience supporting federal acquisitions

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience supporting federal procurement or acquisition activities
• Basic knowledge of federal acquisition principles and FAR procedures
• Experience preparing procurement documentation and maintaining contract files
• Experience supporting contract modifications and administrative actions
• Experience coordinating with program and contracting personnel
• Construction or A&E acquisition activities
• Procurement documentation and acquisition planning support
• Contract administration support functions
• Basic review or coordination support for Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA)
• Strong organizational and administrative skills

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Familiarity with construction or A&E acquisitions

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Secret security clearance is required

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. BAH includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com