What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project/Contracts Administrator position at BSC Group?
BSC uses design, engineering, science, and technology to Build, Support, and Connect with our co-workers and communities. We recognize different passions and perspectives and strive to inspire and empower each other to create meaningful change. As a trusted advisor and neighbor, our team is personally invested in every action we take. We remain focused on diversity, sustainability, and social accountability in the services we provide to our clients.
A successful team member must:
- Enjoy a challenge! Internal debates keep us learning and growing.
- Be passionate about seeking, sharing, and applying new knowledge and skills to improve individual, team, and company performance.
- Be committed to continuous upskilling and lifelong learning (seeking opportunities to work outside your comfort zone).
- Maintain a high standard for being ethical, respectful, and fair with your BSC team, clients, and communities.
- Have the courage and strength to show character. Bring your whole self to work!
BSC is seeking an experienced Project/Contracts Administrator to join our transportation engineering team.
As the Project/Contracts Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative support for transportation projects, including document management, scheduling and attending meetings, and maintaining project records. You will assist with the coordination of project resources to ensure efficient utilization and timely project delivery. The Project/Contracts Administrator will work closely with project managers, engineers, to draft, review, and administer contracts for transportation projects. With your exceptional attention to detail, you will mitigate risks and maintain robust contractual documentation that supports these projects. You will use your experience with local and state agencies (MassDOT RIDOT, MBTA) to ensure the contract’s language clearly outlines the scope, deliverables, timelines and payment terms for the project. The Project/Contracts Administrator will work with our accounting and finance team to evaluate subcontractor performance against contract terms, perform timely collections and review subcontractor invoices.
Job requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in project and contracts administration, preferably within the engineering, construction, or consulting environment
- Experience with local and State agencies (MassDOT, RIDOT, MBTA)
- Proficient with MicroSoft Office, contract management software, and VantagePoint accounting system
- Experience with project management tools, data analysis tools, and software
- Knowledge of standard contract terms and industry-specific requirements
- Strong understanding of “Pay When Paid” timing mechanism and contract and change order budgets
- Ability to analyze actual performance against budgets and determine project percentage completes
- Problem-solving mindset with ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
We understand each BSC team member is unique, as are definitions of work-life balance. Some of our team members work remotely and some enjoy an office environment. However, the majority of BSC’s workforce embraces a hybrid model, which allows people to work from home, as well as any of our office locations when necessary.
BSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to diverse representation on our teams, in our services, and all layers of leadership. We are focused on identifying and dismantling barriers that lead to a more diverse workforce including working diligently to expose underrepresented groups to engineering, science, and design through STEM programs, education and outreach, and industry involvement. We continue to strive to maximize benefits to the communities we impact through diversity and inclusion in strategy and design.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter responding to the above bullet items. All responses and submissions are completely confidential. No telephone calls, no recruiters, please.
