Contract & Project Administrator | Barrow, AK

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough is seeking a Project Administrator in Barrow, AK to manage contracts and projects with minimal supervision and professionalism.

The role involves administering design/construction contracts, equipment purchasing, and Letters of Understanding, with responsibility for documentation, scheduling, and vendor coordination. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and clear pathway to CDT/CCCA certifications.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with related work experience
• At least two years of experience with construction procedures, contract docs, blueprints, and specifications
• Two years of experience presenting oral and written communications
• Ability to obtain CDT certification within one year
• Ability to obtain CCCA certification within three years

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit all contract documents and project paperwork
• Review and validate pay estimates and change orders for assigned projects
• Establish, adopt and review planning and scheduling timeline for design and construction
• Analyze how assigned project meet or exceed NSB assessed needs with direction from Program Manager
• Evaluate and recommend selection of Architects/Engineers and Consultants
• Communicate and interpret NSB client department needs to the selected vendor
• Prescribe appropriate conduct and duties of all parties for compliance with procedures
• Examine and approve specifications, drawings, cost estimates, bidding/negotiation documents, submittals, schedules and field documentation
• Oversee construction operations for compliance with techniques and schedules
• Perform on-site observations and inspections with Design Professionals
• Compile and maintain comprehensive records and documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Contract documents

Project administration

Oral and written communications

PC software skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDT certification

CCCA certification

Job description

North Slope Borough is seeking a Project Administrator in Barrow, AK to manage contracts and projects with minimal supervision and professionalism.

The role involves administering design/construction contracts, equipment purchasing, and Letters of Understanding, with responsibility for documentation, scheduling, and vendor coordination. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and clear pathway to CDT/CCCA certifications.