Contract Administrator II (Closed)

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR II
Assignment: Los Angeles World Airports / Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP)
Salary: $70.7K to $93.6K annual salary depending upon experience

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The successful candidate will have proven contract administrator experience with complex, multi-phase, multi-million dollar design and construction projects. General duties shall include, but not be limited to, assist with planning of procurement documents, pre-bid/proposal meetings, conform final contract documents, monitor all aspects of contract compliance, assist with development and negotiations of Task Order, cGMP, and change orders. Review contractor invoices for contractual compliance and conduct closeout procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
• Assist LAWA with planning of procurements and setting pre-award schedules for contracts including Board actions
• Assist in coordination of Pre-Bid/Proposal meetings to present the Project and RFB/RFP to potential bidder/Proposers
• Prepare drafts of RFP/RFB addenda for LAWA to review, finalize, and distribute to Planholders
• Prepare draft award recommendations and Board Reports
• Conform final contract documents
• Prepare required reports and correspondence
• Attend various meetings, including pre-bid proposal and post-bid proposal debriefings
• Assist in the contract standardization process
• Monitor all aspects of contract compliance
• Assist in resolving problems and disagreements between contractors and LAWA
• Assist with Task Order and cGMP preparation
• Assist with change order development and negotiations
• Review contractor invoices for contractual compliance
• Conduct closeout actions upon contract completion such as final audit, payment, etc. under the direction of LAWA personnel
• Contribute to the advancement of LAWA’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of software, Adobe Acrobat Professional and large-scale construction management type software such as Primavera, Prolog, etc.
• Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications
• Five to seven years of experience in the administration of commercial/government contracts is required
• Experience in alternative project delivery methods including Construction Manager at Risk and Design Build preferred
• Comfortable operating in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment
• Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude
• Experience in a construction office is necessary
• Must be a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities
• Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance of responsibility and growth in previous positions
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized

EDUCATION/TRAINING
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or business related field, as well as training in procurement, contract, construction, and commercial law is required

REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
None required.

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes
• May assume other duties as required/needed
• May work overtime
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline to submit resume: Monday August 28, 2017 @ 8:00am (no exceptions for late submissions)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon-em.com
Subject line: LAWA Contract Administrator II

Recruitment # PC0547