Sr. Construction Account Manager - Job Order Contracting

CannonDesign • Connecticut, US - Remote, CT

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Construction Account Manager will support FOS's Connecticut clients’ job order contracting (JOC) programs through the Simplebid® JOC platform. This role involves close collaboration with clients to coordinate and manage their JOC construction projects, including working with government agency construction programs, coordinating multiple concurrent projects through the JOC procurement lifecycle, and maintaining excellent user experiences. The position requires responsiveness and communication to client needs, maintaining a streamlined JOC process, and aligning product and service offerings with client needs. The role requires regional travel throughout Connecticut and the candidate must be based there.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8+ years related experience, or 4+ years related experience with a Bachelor degree in a relevant field, is required.
• Minimum 3+ years experience in JOC (Job Order Contracting) is required.
• Experience in construction management, project management, construction procurement processes, public construction projects, contract development, and administration, estimating/price proposal development, tenant improvement or renovation construction projects is required.
• Proven record with client-facing project management or owners' rep experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and written, and verbal communication.
• Must have strong client facing skills.
• Must be able to troubleshoot software for client.
• Self-motivated and able to work well independently in a strict deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly adapt to additional software.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in value engineering, scope development, and project delivery methods in the public sector are preferred
• JOC (Job Order Contracting) experience and understanding is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive relationships by promptly and effectively communicating with multiple stakeholders
• Ensure that all projects are in contract compliance and align with the Simplebid® JOC process
• Organize and manage job conferences with clients, contractors, designers, and account managers
• Use the Simplebid® platform to input and execute all project requests, work orders, schedules, price proposal reviews, and additional documentation
• Oversee and track project progress with clients, contractors, and other account managers
• Review client and contractor-provided construction documents, plans, and specifications for additional understanding of projects
• Ensure clients and contractors are trained in the Simplebid® software and unit price book
• Prepare and disseminate project scopes of work, requests for proposals, price proposal packages, notices to proceed, and notices of completion
• Review price proposals with contractors and clients, answer any questions, and revise proposals as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule and work from home options
• Competitive benefits package
• Generous paid time off policy
• An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior