Facilities - Rail/Transit Contract Administrator

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) is seeking a full-time Contracts Administrator to provide contract administration and administrative support in Herndon, VA.

You will oversee the contracting process for lump sum or task work orders and collaborate with Senior Project Engineers and the Accounting Department to manage budgets and profitability. The compensation ranges from $110,000.00– $140,000.00, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree business administration, engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in developing and administering requests for proposals/bids/quotations, specifications, scope of work, and different types of contracts and agreements.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracting process and related contracting activities
• Manages post-award contract administration functions for all lump sum or task work order contracts
• Prepare sub-consultant agreement contracts on awarded projects
• Interact with Senior Project Engineers, sub-consultants and Accounting Department to manage financial aspects of contracts
• Ensure contract compliance and efficient contract administration
• Assist in marketing/business development efforts such as proposal/LOR development and scheduling client meetings
• Assist in general administrative duties (phone coverage, supplies, data entry, licenses, mail, filing) and administrative tasks for managers

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independence & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary

JMT is seeking a full-time Contracts Administrator to provide contract administration and administrative support.

Compensation for this position is $110,000.00- $140,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Oversee contracting process and related contracting activities
• Manages post-award contract administration functions for all lump sum or task work order contracts, including, but not limited to the following: Task Work Orders (TWO, Amendments, Supplemental Agreements, Action Request Forms, Automated Fee proposals and Insurance Certificate Requests
• Prepare sub-consultant agreement contracts on awarded projects
• Interact directly with Senior Project Engineers, sub-consultants and Accounting Department to manage financial aspects of contracts, track contract budgets and profitability
• Ensures contract compliance and efficient contract administration
• Provide assistance in marketing/business development efforts such as proposal/LOR development, scheduling client meetings, industry events etc. and participation in industry related events
• Assist in general administrative duties such as phone coverage, ordering office supplies, data entry, applying for/renew local business licenses, processing outgoing UPS shipments, sorting incoming/outgoing mail, filing and maintaining filing systems, running errands, making reservations, typing correspondence and performing all related general office requests
• Assist managers with administrative tasks (i.e. expense reports etc.)

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related tasks as assigned

• Excellent organizational, verbal/written communication skill
• Should be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ideal candidate should be reliable, detail-oriented and able to complete multiple work assignments
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel and MS Outlook

• Bachelor's Degree business administration, engineering, or related field
• 5 years of experience in developing and administering requests for proposals/bids/quotations, specifications, scope of work, and different types of contracts and agreements

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...
• Benefits | JMT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.