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Construction Contracts Administration

The Construction Contracts Administrator executes the preparation, review, and administration of contractual proposals relating to construction projects. Responsible for preparing bids and negotiating specifications for materials, equipment, workforce resources, or other construction services. Secures all necessary approvals and ensures that standard company procedures are followed.

• Evaluate and review front end contract documents for compliance with standards and policy
• Conduct public and private bid openings
• Perform and manage contractor prequalification process
• Act as liaison to contractors, professionals, and agencies for feedback and issue resolution
• Monitor electronic bidding system to ensure accuracy of contract administration information; offer and execute improvements
• Continuously adjust general condition language to align with the project management process
• Adhere to and educate staff on contract administration policies and procedures
• Make recommendations and execute improvements to contract administration policy and procedures
• Monitor MBE/WBE participation, program goals, and strategies and publish performance measures
• Conduct MBE/WBE conferences and workshops

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00