Contract Administrator

Pacificaservices; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Los Angeles is seeking a mid-senior level professional to support commercial oversight and contract administration. The candidate will manage compliance, claims, and change orders while coordinating with cross-functional teams. A B.S./B.A. degree in engineering or related field and at least 10 years of experience in contract management are required. Familiarity with project management software and excellent communication skills are essential. The position offers a salary between $126,000 and $137,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 10 years or more of experience with design, construction, and administration for contracts management.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams for business-oriented solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of project delivery method contracting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the APM Commercial Manager with oversight and compliance of the DBFOM Agreement.
• Coordinate responses to claims and change orders.
• Develop contractual tracking and reconciliation processes.

Skills

Project management software knowledge

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

B.S./B.A. degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera

Prolog

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supports the APM Commercial Manager with the DBFOM Agreement and with commercial oversight and compliance including:

• Coordinate with other functional support teams to assess disputes and relief events claims to prepare responses to claims, change orders, and other related contract documents.
• Contract compliance, analysis and issue resolution strategy.
• In conjunction with APM Commercial Manager, provides APM change control/contract administration and subject matter expertise in change orders, contractual and estimating processes, analysis, and resolution.
• Creation and development of contractual tracking and reconciliation processes during the D&C and O&M phases including:
• Availability Payments
• D&C period noncompliance occurrences
• O&M period noncompliance occurrences
• Approvals/sign-offs
• Creation and development of contractual and change order processes including:
• Relief and compensation events (claims)
• Change order content
• Analyzing merit of change proposals from Developer
• Supports Project Controls in generating independent estimates and schedules for Developer change orders determined to have merit
• Present change order and estimate evaluation findings
• Prepare required reports and correspondence
• Coordinate and obtain all required approvals/sign-offs

Hardware/Software Knowledge:

• Knowledge of and familiarity with project and document management software (such as Primavera, Prolog, SharePoint, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications:

• 10 years or more of experience with design, construction, and administration for contracts management including overseeing large, complex construction projects.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive, business-oriented solutions to challenging problems.
• Proficient with development, implementation, and management of contract management and change control processes in various alternative project delivery methods.
• In depth knowledge of various alternative project delivery methods contracting relationships and typical contracting terms between the Owner, Developer and all other parties.
• Demonstrate ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and site utilities plans and detailed shop drawings.
• Possession of excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Education/Training:

• B.S./B.A. degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Details

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary:$126000 - $137000 /per year

Skill Level: Mid-Senior Level

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