Contracts & Administration Assistant

3 weeks ago

Overland Park, Kansas, United States Black & Veatch Family of Companies Full time


Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Diode Ventures, LLC.

Req Id : 104397

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No



Why Black and Veatch


Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.



The Opportunity


Diode Ventures, a subsidiary of Black and Veatch, is currently seeking a Contracts & Administration Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background and experience in understanding project-related contracts, organizing project specifics, electronic filing, submitting expense reports and coordinating calendars. This candidate will function as an individual performer and report directly to the Administrative Manager.



Key Responsibilities

  • In addition to duties performed as a Contracts & Administration Assistant:
  • Creates, maintains, and finalized bidder lists for complex projects, including major equipment procurement
  • Verifies bidder experience information
  • Develops and maintains project log of change orders
  • Reviews specifications for conformance to project procurement standards
  • Prepares contract payment certificates
  • Performs complex expediting duties
  • Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements


Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor



Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with legal contract language
  • Ability to be persistent and follow-up with both internal and external clients
  • Experience with project contract administration
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills
  • Spelling and grammar skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service Focus


Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years' experience performing duties comparable to those of a Contract Administrator 3. Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.



Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office environment



Salary Plan

ADM: Administrative/Business



Job Grade

004



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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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