Project Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Rancho Cordova seeks a Construction Procurement Specialist to support project-related procurements across western states. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with project managers to manage contracts and ensure procurement compliance.

Qualified individuals must have a minimum of two years of practical experience in construction procurement, proficiency in MS Excel and Word, and an associate's degree in a related field is preferred. This position offers opportunities for teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in construction contract procurement and management.
• Basic knowledge of project management concepts is desirable.
• Experience with bidding processes and public works requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support project-related procurements including construction, consultant, and material agreements.
• Review government contracts for procurement-related compliance.
• Assist with construction project bidding and QA/QC of bid packages.

Skills

Construction contract procurement experience

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

Project management concepts knowledge

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Self-motivated and goal-oriented

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Associate's degree in business administration or construction-related field

Job description

Must have at least two years of practical experience in construction contract procurement and management, proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word, and basic knowledge of project management concepts. An associate's degree in business administration or a construction-related field is desirable. General qualifications desired include experience with conducting bidding processes, knowledge of construction contracting and public works requirements including prevailing wages, and consultant contracting. Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, well- organized, able to manage multiple tasks while pivoting efficiently to high-priority or time-sensive work, and provide exceptional service in close team-based relationships.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with a team of project managers and project coordinators who plan, design, contract, and perform construction management functions on projects throughout the western states. The specialist position will be responsible for supporting all project-related procurements, including construction, consultant, and material purchase agreements, and provide expertise in procurement compliance and processes.

Duties

• Review of government contracts and grants, specifically for procurement-related compliance
• Assist with construction project bidding, prepare and QA/QC bid packages, review, develop, and track contracts, change orders, and insurance/bonding requirements, and complete lien releases
• Assist with professional service contracts, prepare and QA/QC RFP packages, review, develop and track contracts, amendments and insurance requirements
• Provide coordination of prevailing wage compliance
• Maintain project documentation in a standardized and organized manner
• Adhere to and ensure government and internal procurement regulations
• Perform project coordination duties and various administrative tasks as needed