What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Contracts Manager: Palisades, NJ-Palisades Tunnel position at The Lane Construction Corporation?
The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System. Lane also specializes in tunnels, metro and railway systems, as well as airports and water and wastewater treatment plants
Responsibilities
Evaluates project work for interim and final payment.
Identifies opportunities for extension of time and money claims and creates and quantifies the requests.
Submits and follows up on requests for payment for: extensions of time, variations, disruption, claims and for all items for which the Lane is entitled.
Manages the financial and contract administration of subcontractor accounts.
Produces contractual correspondence, contractual notices, and provision of contractual advice on a routine basis.
Directs, when appropriate, the preparation of contractor’s monthly statement (including organizing records and measurement).
Identifies and prices variations (including construction v tender drawing change review or revision of owner's requirements, as applicable).
Prepares and obtains approval for the final measurement/account incl. statement at completion.
With Corporate approval, requests engineer’s decision/determinations/DB submissions.
Requests taking-over certificates for parts and the whole of the works.
Monitors progress (incl. ensuring maintenance of planned v. actual).
Organizes site document filing system according to guidelines.
In conjunction with site management, ensures site records of resources and production are maintained.
Provides information and reports as needed.
Mentors, coaches and provides feedback to Assistant Contract Managers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Claims-Intermediate
Construction Delivery Methods-Basic
Contract Administration-Intermediate
Contract Law-Basic
Contract Management -Intermediate
Critical Thinking-Intermediate
Decision Making -Intermediate
Federal, State and Local Regulations-Basic
Influencing and Communicating-Intermediate
Problem Solving-Intermediate
Results Orientation-Intermediate
Salesforce-Basic
Working for Inclusion-Intermediate
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Employment Conditions:
5 years of experience
Knowledge of all aspects of the contracting process
Long term contract experience preferred
Construction experience required
Physical Requirements: Field/Operations Office: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to use fingers to grasp, move and manipulate small objects. The employee must use the stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand and understand the speech of another person. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 30 pounds. Must be able to safely traverse an irregularly surfaced, open construction site, with minimal accommodation. The work environment will consist of moderate to high levels of noise (i.e. typical office noise up to and including an active construction project with heavy equipment). The employee must have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.V.
