Field Contracts Admin

currently looking for a Field Contracts Administrator Specialist for a project in Destrehan, Louisiana.  Work will be performed at the Destrehan job site. The Contracts Administrator Specialist will be responsible for "cradle-to-grave" contract formation and administration, i.e., from issuance and administration of Request For Proposals (RFPs), day-to-day administrative tasks, management of contract change requests, change order review and approval processes, and contract invoicing through contract close-out.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must Haves:

• Extensive contract/subcontract administration experience within a heavy industrial construction environment
• Experience must include developing scopes of work contracts, assembling bid documents for creation of RFP packages, corresponding with bidders, true management of subcontractors
• Ability to read and comprehend complicated commercial/legal and construction contract documents
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, & PPT)
• Ability to work in a construction setting, performing job walks and communicate with contractors and field verifying contract information as needed

Day-to-Day: An EPC firm is seeking a Field Contract Administrator to work at a Client site in Destrehan, LA. This individual will be responsible for "cradle-to-grace" contract administration, i.e., from issuance and administration of RFP's, day-to-day administrative tasks, management of contractor change orders and invoicing through contract close-out.

Further Responsibilities include:

• Act in conjunction with Contractors, the Construction Management Team, and the Owner
• Coordinate with the Project Team to help develop Scopes of Work (SOW) for each contract
• Assist in assembling bid documents for creation of RPF packages
• Issue RPF packages to vetted bidders
• Correspond with bidders to answer any questions during the bid process and issue addenda as required
• Plan, coordinate and conduct Pre-Bid Meetings
• Analyze, condition contractor bids, and make recommendations to the Project Team and Owner
• Ensure all necessary documentation on contractor mobilization and onboarding is in place (e.g., owner subcontractor approvals, owner insurance requirements, site entry requirements, etc.)
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct Contract Kick-Off Meetings
• Maintain accurate records, file and organize all RFP documents, contractor proposal documents, time sheets, contractor reports, and all essential documentation
• Coordinate and conduct weekly contractor meetings
• Monitor contractor's progress and performance to ensure work is performed according to contract provisions
• Review contractor change requests or change orders and route through the approval process by the Project Team and Owner
• Maintain a Contract Change Order Log for each contract
• Review, approve/reject, and record contractor invoices to assure contract compliance
• Lead contract turnover and close-out making sure all documentation has been submitted