What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist - Construction Office Engineering & Administration position at Armand Corporation?
Armand Corporation, an award-winning M/WBE Construction Management firm celebrating over 34 years in the industry, is seeking a full-time Contract Specialist - Office Engineer & Administration to join our construction management team.
The ideal candidate has at least an Associate's Degree from an accredited college related to Business, Construction, Engineering, or Architecture, as well as at least 5 years of experience in office engineering and/or administration work in a professional setting with a focus on construction contracts.
If selected, candidates will need to provide digital proof of licensure and certification for all U.S.-based accolades, including academic degree, before time of interview. Information provided is handled with discretion and will be used purely for benefit of employment with various government agency clients and associated background checks.
This position will be full-time, On-site in Jersey City, New Jersey.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support the Engineer of Construction throughout various daily activities on ongoing projects.
- Demonstrate working knowledge with developing and/or monitoring contract documents, preparing and/or reviewing payment applications, reviewing change orders, and evaluating desk audits of contractor billings.
- Ensure proper documentation is received from contractors for all aspects of contract.
- Review monthly reports; assist in the presentation of findings via update meetings whilst taking meeting minutes.
- Prepare general correspondence and schedule meetings and follow-up appointments for parties involved in ongoing projects via phone and email.
- Update financial logs; ensuring that contractor reporting for MWBE and certified payrolls are completed.
- Perform related tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS include, but are not limited to, the following:
- An Associate's Degree from an accredited college related to Business, Construction, Engineering, or Architecture required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in office engineering and/or administration work in a professional setting with a focus on construction contracts.
- Familiarity with reviewing and processing contractor change orders.
- A valid driver's license is required for this position
- Good familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to pass a SWAC background check at high level.
- Must be fluent in English (both written and spoken)
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000
