AOT Contracts Specialist I - Construction

State of Vermont • Barre, VT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Administration Bureau within the Agency of Transportation (AOT) is a fast-paced setting dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement in serving our internal and external customers. This position will serve as a Contracts Specialist in the Construction Contracting Unit which is responsible for prequalifying contractors to bid on construction projects and accurately and efficiently procuring and executing construction contracts and agreements for the Agency. Construction contracting types range from traditional Design, Bid, Build contracts to various alternative contract methods including: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ); Job Order Contracts (JOC); Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC); Progressive Design Build (PDB); Design Build (DB); Contractor Input During Design (CIDD), and Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain (DBOM or DBOOM). The team is also responsible for processing ancillary agreements including utility, finance and maintenance, railroad flagging, temporary bridge, and interstate agreements. The candidate should learn quickly and have the ability to multi-task with a keen eye for detail, and the ability work well both independently and within a team setting. This position requires the ability to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. This position has great growth potential. Come be a part of an amazing team!

Requirements

• Associates degree or certificate program in contract administration, public administration, accounting, business management, legal, or related field.
• OR High school or equivalent AND one (1) year or more of experience at a technical level in contract administration or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to multi-task with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team setting

Responsibilities

• Prequalifying contractors to bid on construction projects
• Accurately and efficiently procuring and executing construction contracts and agreements for the Agency
• Processing ancillary agreements including utility, finance and maintenance, railroad flagging, temporary bridge, and interstate agreements
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
• Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree