Associate Contract Support Specialist

HNTB Corporation•Kissimmee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HNTB's East Florida Construction Services Group, operating out of the Kissimmee, is looking to bring on an Associate Contract Support Specialist for CEI Projects. This is to fill an existing need on projects HNTB is actively managing. If you are looking to further your career in construction administration with a firm that has a history of work with District 5 working on some of the more complicated projects in the District, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for. At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails contracting support for construction or professional service projects and contracts. Reviews contracts and other project-related documentation for compliance with client policy and requirements. Assesses risks/issues and advise leadership on necessary changes to mitigate risks or come into compliance with required contract language and provisions as well as suggested process or language improvements. Provides continuous contracting support from the preliminary stage through close out in a highly proactive and responsive manner, working independently to support the client. Interacts with Project Managers and other client personnel including incumbents from Engineering, Finance, Procurement and Legal.

Requirements

Associates degree in relevant field and 2 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
Reads and understands plans and specifications.
Recognizes, documents, and escalates field issues.
Calculates pay quantities.
Understands change conditions.
Applies basic math skills to projects and tasks.
Understands the Microsoft Office Suite and other computer skills at a basic level.
Understands document control at a basic level for the project documentation (i.e.: material approvals, RFIs, contractor payments, contractor employment records) with direction from more experienced staff.

Nice To Haves

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level 1 or Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT).
Trained in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite or similar preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Able to learn and use multiple client legacy systems and web-based tools (training provided).

Responsibilities

Performs office management engineer work when needed including but not limited to; prepares meeting agendas and meeting minutes, assists in processing and maintains tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, pay estimates, and other deliverables.
Assists with construction field work tasks and activities on a project to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
Coordinates and schedules quality controls inspections.
Observes on-site material testing and coordinates testing and monitoring services.
Performs mathematical calculations for material quantity payments.
Performs basic shop drawing review and ensures that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
Reviews contractor’s daily construction reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency.
Regularly reviews contractor's as-built mark-ups, documents project progress using video and photos, and prepares reports on construction progress.
Consults with Resident Engineer on work progress and construction problems, proactively recommends solutions and assists in the resolution of issues, and acts as a liaison with the engineer of record.
Remains current and knowledgeable of industry technology and tools used to perform inspection work through industry resources, training, and research.
Gains exposure to new technology and utilizes it (GPS/Rovers) to increase efficiency and accuracy of inspection tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned.