Contract Administrator

Stantec; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Pasadena, California is seeking a Contract Administrator to enhance our project delivery through effective contract management. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with contract documents while handling cost tracking and reporting for various projects.

Your responsibilities will include participating in cost preparation for proposals, assisting in negotiations, and preparing compliance reports to ensure project success. A background in public works construction and experience with professional service contracts are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in public works construction (design-build and/or design-bid-build).
• Knowledge of public law and post-award administration.
• Ability to prepare and evaluate bids/proposals.

Responsibilities

• Participates in proposal cost/price preparation.
• Monitors contract compliance and negotiates amendments.
• Prepares award recommendations for management.
• Conducts closeout action upon contract completion.

Skills

Public works construction experience

Cost analysis

Contract compliance

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

As a Contract Administrator, you will play an integral part in ensuring efficient and effective contract administration and completion of projects as per contract documents.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participates in proposal cost/price preparation.
• Assists in negotiations with sub-consultants - contract costs, terms, and conditions.
• Prepares award recommendations for management.
• Track and report on cost progress for the Stantec team for various projects.
• Prepares month end cost reports for management and clients.
• Attends various meetings, including client project meetings.
• Monitors contract compliance and negotiates amendments or change orders.
• Monitors insurance compliance for Stantec and its sub-consultants.
• Reviews and approves sub-consultant invoices.
• Prepares work authorizations, amendments and/or close out documentation for sub-consultants.
• Conducts closeout action upon contract completion such as final audit, payment, etc.
• Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while traveling to project jobsites.
• The potential candidate would ideally have experience in public works construction (design-build and or design-bid-build), reviewing solicitation documents, preparing and evaluating (sub-consultant) bids/proposals, cost analysis and other analytical skills, some knowledge of public law and post-award administration.
• Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of client’s safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in public works construction (design-build and/or design-bid build), professional service contracts and environmental contracts.