
Contracts Support Specialist
- Plant City, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ability to: Communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing)
- Responsible for: Exercising independent initiative to help relieve supervisor of administrative duties, tasks, and other projects as assigned.
- Responsible for: Assisting the Project Administrator in office related duties (i.e., MAC, progress meetings, monthly and final estimates, EEO compliance, processing construction contract changes, data upload, submittal tracking, staff certifications, etc.)
- Responsible for: Project specific work under the general supervision of the Senior Project Engineer and staff.
- Review and approve daily inspection reports.
- Must be able to independently interpret work details from the field and make technical decisions related to office operations.
- Directs work that involves specialized or complex engineering construction payment and record keeping processes for progress and final estimates.
- Provides administration support
- Plans, schedules, and coordinates contract administration tasks for CEI projects to assure compliance with the construction contract and other applicable guidelines.
- Monitors construction costs, negotiating prices for contract modifications with contractors.
- Writes or supervises the preparation of reports and correspondence, and communication with contractors, supervisors, local agency officials, subordinates, media and the general public.
- Documents pertinent project activities in order to maintain accurate records. Implements QC/QA procedures and documentation as directed by senior staff.
- Understands and adheres to assigned phase and project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project.
- Contract Support experience in in the Tampa, FL area.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent with Final Estimate Level 1 & 2; and four (4) years of road & bridge construction engineering inspection (CEI) experience having performed/assisted in project-related duties (i.e., PRC, progress and final estimates, EEO compliance, processing Construction Contract changes, etc.) or a Civil Engineering Degree.
- CEI Contract Support Specialist: 4 years (Required)
- Experienced with standard word processing and data management software.
- Natural ability to communicate with and interact with all levels of internal and external customers.
- CTQP Final Estimates Level II
- Communication Skills: Must have above average oral and written language skills. Conveys information clearly and effectively through formal and informal documents.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organization and prioritization skills to handle changing tasks and priorities.
- Computer Skills: Ability to use computer and other basic office equipment. Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software for work involving setting up and using spreadsheets, data entry, do basic formatting, including the ability to type quickly and accurately. Commonly used packages include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook, PrC, and other owner furnished software programs.
- Valid driver's license.
- A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).