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Construction Contracts Administrator

The ideal Construction Administrator candidate will have a take‐charge, positive attitude. The selected candidate will work with our Project Management team, which includes Executives, Project Leaders, and Site Leaders to provide support on the day to day processes related to running development, and construction projects.

The Construction Administrator participates in a variety of project administrative activities such as managing contracts, the permitting process, change orders, cost management, and closeouts. This individual will be the hub of the project team. This is a terrific opportunity to utilize your organizational and interpersonal communication skills while being a part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities will include reviewing contracts, timelines, interoffice communication and overseeing different departments tasks within the contract process.

Our firm is looking for an enthusiastic and organized individual interested in assessing customer service expectations and ensuring delivery of contractual services by applying expertise in administration and construction management as Construction Contracts Administrator.

This position will provide a great opportunity for a long‐term thinker to exhibit administrative expertise across a range of markets and clients, leverage technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness, participate in a broad range of project planning and coordination duties, and grow with the company. The role will offer opportunities to bring value by learning from project team members and sharing expertise with the project team.

Responsibilities:

• Work Planning: Ability to plan and prioritize individual contributions and those of team members to achieve high-quality, timely results. Dependable and punctual for all work-related commitments.
• Relationships: Ability to earn respect through the credibility of construction contracts admin and tracking knowledge and positive approach to problem solving. Ability to develop productive relationships within the project team, with contractors, and with design teams and clients.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, including excellent ability to identify and understand requirements of the project team and to participate in collaborative problem solving. Ability to write process, monthly reports, and other related project documentation.
• Detail Orientation: Ability to successfully ensure the accuracy of project documentation. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Professionalism: Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor and appearance at all times and perform well under project constraints and deadlines.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) working knowledge of project management and proprietary CRM software. Willingness to test and implement new technologies as they become available.
• Math Skills: Solid numerical and analytical skills and ability to apply these skills to achieve accurate project budgeting and basic estimating for project scope changes.
• Learning Orientation: Must be willing to get job training for career advancement.
• Will perform additional assignments per the Executive Teams direction.

Qualifications:

• 5 years in office administration, administrative assistance, clerical work or construction document management
• Preference for candidates who have experience in construction management, project management, safety, communication, and ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding.
• Possess an understanding of zoning and permitting issues 
• Ability to conceptualize the “big picture” from design/drawings, specifications, submittals, and other construction documents.
• Ability to work with customers and subcontractors and problem‐solve in a fast‐paced environment.
• Demonstrate an unusually high level of enthusiasm and commitment to the construction industry

Standards of Performance:

• Adherence to the employment agreement
• Quality performance of duties listed in the job description
• Adherence to corporate policies.
• Report to work on time.
• Respectful interaction with other employees, owners, consultants, subcontractors and the general public
• Drivers License required