Contract Administrator

Job ID:  499645

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Overview

This is a skilled position requiring the employee to perform preparation review and administration of contractual proposals relating to construction projects.

* This position is full-time, Monday - Friday in the office.*

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Direct working relationship with Estimators/Project Managers.

• Assist with Job bidding process when necessary ie: Bid Bonds, Prequalification’s, Envelopes (prepare bid for submission at times).

• Assist with review of Contracts and obtaining Law Group approval when necessary.

• Secure Payment & Performance bonds & Warranty bonds when required.

• Setup and maintain Construction Projects.

• Update work under contract lists.

• Upload project into accounting system including verifying all required coding.

• Issue subcontracts, workorders and subcontract change orders as needed.

• Process/upload Change Orders as required.

• Receives requests, updates records, initiates paperwork and follows up on request for approval of contract changes or additional work not previously covered in original contract; process as required.

• Process contract billings in accounting system.

• Setup and maintain Subcontractors payments in accounting system.

• Monitor subcontractors/vendors to ensure compliance has been met including EEO, insurance, safety etc. prior to commencing work and or receiving payment for completed work.

• Knowledge of the laws and ordinances in reference to construction.

• Submit wages to Payroll dept. on Davis Bacon & related projects and maintain appropriate record of Certified Payroll reports.

• Maintain project documents in shared electronic folder.

• Obtain appropriate approval as needed to ensure SOX compliance.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree GED is preferred.

Work Requirements

• One (1) to Two (2) years previous related experience/training is preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have (or be able to quickly gain) knowledge of Internet software, Excel, Word, Outlook, and other job related software.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write clearly and effectively.

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.

• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 100 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Setting

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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