CEI Contract Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Tampa, United States Volkert Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for a talented CEI Contract Support Specialist to join our Southeast Region in Florida.

The CEI Contract Support Specialist provides project-related contract administrative support for staff by handling a variety of tasks with changing priorities.

What you’ll be doing:

Oversees infrastructure construction processes related to materials and compensation.

  • Directs work that involves specialized or complex engineering construction payment and record keeping processes for progress and final estimates.
  • Provides administration support
  • Plans, schedules, and coordinates contract administration tasks for CEI projects to assure compliance with the construction contract and other applicable guidelines.

Monitors construction cost

  • Monitors construction costs, negotiating prices for contract modifications with contractors.

Communication responsibilities

  • Writes or supervises the preparation of reports and correspondence, and communication with contractors, supervisors, local agency officials, subordinates, media and the general public.

Documentation Responsibilities

  • Documents pertinent project activities in order to maintain accurate records. Implements QC/QA procedures and documentation as directed by senior staff.

Schedule and Budget Responsibilities

  • Understands and adheres to assigned phase and project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project.


What you need to have:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent AND 4 years of road and bridge CEI experience OR a Civil Engineering Degree
  • Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction contract administration function
  • CTQP Final Estimates Level II is required
  • Communication Skills: Must have above average oral and written language skills. Conveys information clearly and effectively through formal and informal documents.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organization and prioritization skills to handle changing tasks and priorities.
  • Computer Skills: Ability to use computer and other basic office equipment. Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software for work involving setting up and using spreadsheets, data entry, do basic formatting, including the ability to type quickly and accurately. Commonly used packages include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook, PrC, and other owner furnished software programs.
  • Confidentiality: High degree of professional judgment; ability to generate trust and retain confidentiality.
  • Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
    1. Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
    2. Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
    3. Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
    4. Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
    5. Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
  • Challenging and innovative projects
  • Employee referral program
  • Professional development
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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