Contract Administrator (Finance)
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE
Michael Baker International's Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimatorsand safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contract Administrator to join the Construction Services team in Fort Washington team! The Contract Administrator will help to coordinate, organize, and manage this dynamic business line as we continue to grow our construction services presence in southeastern PA. Responsibilities include:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor contract performance, deliverables, and deadlines; maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including DOT and FHWA requirements.
- Preparation and review of invoicing to clients and consultants, and from subconsultants.
- Coordinate staff certification and in-house and external training activities.
- Coordinate with IT department to provide and maintain hardware, software and applications for field staff.
- Manage inventory of safety and measuring equipment with field staff.
- Monitor contract performance, deliverables, and deadlines; maintain accurate records and documentation.
- liaison with field inspectors, clients and subconsultants as well as internal counterparts.
- Assist in preparation of professional service agreements, supplemental agreements and subconsultant agreements.
- Development, organization and maintenance of Health and Safety Plans, and Quality Control Plans.
- Travel to project field offices and other Michael Baker International offices maybe required.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 10+ years of related construction, engineering or other technical experience.
- Prior experience in business or contract administration.
- Organizational skills and ability to build relationships internally and externally.
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite (proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel). MS Access or other database experience also a plus.
- Experience with PennDOT's Electronic Construction Management System (ECMS) is a plus.
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $72,089 - $90,176. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
About us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Michael Baker is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contract Administrator to join the Construction Services team in Fort Washington team!
