Senior Contract Administrator

KDG Construction Consulting•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator with complex, multi-phase, multi-million-dollar construction and/or renovation projects. The ideal candidate will perform a broad range of contract administrative duties, including procurements, billings, insurance, badging, and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a business-related field, as well as training in procurement, contract, construction, and commercial law.
10 years or more of experience in the administration of commercial/government contracts
Experience in a construction office is necessary
Must be a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities
Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance reviews, acceptance of responsibility and growth in previous positions
Effective oral and written communication skills
Must be detail oriented and highly organized

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management software preferred
Experience in alternative project delivery methods including Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Design Build preferred
Comfortable operating in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment
Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Project Manager regarding disposition of contractual issues
Preparing Contractual Correspondence
Facilitate the meriting process of all potential change claims made by contractors, ensuring all appropriate subject matter experts have reviewed the claim
Assembling Task Orders and Change Orders
Review Concurrence Letters for conformance with contractual requirements
Communicate all changes to budget commitments to the cost engineering team to ensure accurate and up-to-date project job costing reporting
Monitoring insurance compliance
Ensure proficiency and timeliness of contract administration for change documentation
Prepare required reports and correspondence
Attend various meetings, including pre-bid proposal and post-bid proposal debriefings
Assist in the contract standardization process
Monitor all aspects of contract compliance
Assist in resolving problems and disagreements between contractors
Review contractor invoices for contractual compliance
Conduct closeout actions upon contract completion such as final audit, payment, etc. under the direction of personnel
Contribute to the advancement of PDG’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders