Contract Administrator

KRC Corporation•Grand Forks, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company and one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. This position ensures the terms of awarded project contracts are met and our company’s requirements in those contracts are met. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Knife River is a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Able to work independently and under time constraints.
2-5 years from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment.
1-2 years contract administration, project management, contract estimating or applicable work experience
Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

4-year degree in project management, construction management, construction finance or applicable field
General knowledge of construction industry and contract requirements

Responsibilities

Coordinates proposals and activities of awarded bid contracts
Obtains all necessary documents for contracts including bonds, insurance, sublets, etc.
Processes pay estimates & prepare subcontractor payments for approval by project manager and payment by AP
Processes subcontracts, verifying proper supporting documentation including bonds and insurance
Prepare and Report Monthly Subcontractor Payments
Perform monthly reconciliation with Knife River sister companies
Weekly Communication with Project Managers, Supervisors, Foreman.
Alerts internal resources of successful bids and provides proper documentation for them to complete project goals (TERO, Davis Bacon)
Track contract performance and record changes
Receives and processes requests for deviations from contract specifications and delivery schedules.
Final Contract Close out including maintenance bonds
Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations
Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.