What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Administrator - Capital Projects position at First Quality?
The Contracts Administrator is a key team member of First Quality Tissue's Project Controls Team, reporting to the Project Controls Manager. The individual will assist with execution of the contract strategy for a major capital project in Defiance, Ohio. This will be a contract position.
Start date ~April 2025 thru QTR2 2027. Standard 40 hr. work week 8:00am thru 5:00pm, with overtime as approved by Project Controls Manager.
Location: Initially Anderson, SC for ~6 months with the option to relocate to the site in Defiance, Ohio for remainder of assignment for post contract duties. Location will be in a construction site trailer.
Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with Procurement and Operations Team to research suitable contractors for carrying out
contract construction packages.
2. Conduct contractor evaluations/qualifications to populate bid lists.
3. Assist with compilation of bid packages for construction packages. Including, but not limited to:
a. Prepare Scope of Works describing work requirements
b. Create Schedule of Values for contractor pricing
c. Review Scope of Works with Technical Leads
d. Work with Design Engineers for drawing & specification documents.
4. Perform pre-bid meetings with contractors.
5. Assist Procurement, if required, with contractor negotiations to secure advantageous contract terms
and conditions.
6. Evaluate bid returns and prepare Executive Summary Recommendations with bid evaluation.
7. Serve as point of contact between procurement, engineering, technical leads and bidders.
8. Maintain and distribute written notes from minutes. Prepare addendums, as necessary.
9. Provide post award assistance with change orders and scope definition.
10. Assist with other duties as needed.
Technical Skills:
1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
2. A minimum of 5-10 years in Procurement or Project Controls or a closely related field.
3. Prior experience working on major construction projects greater than $100M.
4. Experience with various contract types, (Lump Sum, Unit Rate, Cost Plus, T&M etc.)
5. Strong data analysis skills and attention to details.
6. Expertise in MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
7. Understanding of technical blueprints and schematics.
8. Excellent communication & strong negotiation capabilities.
9. Advanced verbal and written communication and presentation skills
10. Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
