Job Description

Contract Support Specialist, CEI

Job ID: P-100040
Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA Gainesville, FL, USA Lake City, FL, USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Posted Date: 03/31/2023
Hire Type: External

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Requirements

RK&K is hiring a Contract Support Specialist to join our CEI team in the Northeast Florida area (Jacksonville, Lake City, Gainesville). This position is in our Construction Management group which oversees Contractors on roadway and bridge construction projects.

Essential Functions:

Ability to Communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing)

o Responsible for promoting effective communication with contractors in order to ensure accurate exchange of information, timely submittals, project activities, progress meeting minutes and action items, and documentation from pre-construction support services through construction, and Final Acceptance

o Writes or supervises the preparation of reports and correspondence, and communication with contractors, project team and stakeholders, and the client

o Plan, schedule, coordinate, and communicate with the contractor for compliance with the contract, FDOT procedures and/or directives, and construction project reporting and documentation processes \xe2\x80\xa2

Responsible for:

o Exercising independent judgment in planning work details and making technical decisions related to the office aspects of the project

o Familiarity with the Department\xe2\x80\x99s Procedures covering the project-related duties as stated above and proficient in the computer programs necessary to perform those duties

o Establishing and maintaining records/files in accordance with Federal and State rules and regulations for Construction Projects including funding compliance and reporting, coordination of material inspections and QA/QC processes for project reporting

Construction Project Administration and Financial Management:

o Monitors construction costs and supports contract price negotiations for contract modifications including estimating and tracking market price trends

o Manage and track pay estimates and invoices including pay factor adjustments

o Prepare and process construction contract changes as Field Work Orders and Supplement Agreements in coordination with CEI management team

o Provide administration support for managing project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of the project

o Knowledge of FDOT Procedures including CPAM, and related construction and financial management systems such as SiteManager, PSSP/ProjectSolve, CITS, MAC, etc.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management degrees; prior construction experience is preferred or High school graduate or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in construction office management having performed project-related duties (i.e., Materials Acceptance and Certification (MAC) System, progress and final estimates, EEO compliance, processing Construction Contract changes, etc.) or two (2) years of experience with 3D Modeling and CADD.

• Experienced in the use of standard word processing software. Should exercise independent initiative to help relieve the supervisor of clerical detail. Assists the Project Administrator in office-related duties (i.e., CQR, progress, and final estimates, EEO compliance, Processing Construction Contract changes, etc.). Project-specific work under the general supervision of the Senior Project Engineer and staff.

Must have the following as required by the scope of work for the project:

• CTQP Final Estimates Level II

Other Duties:

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

This position has excellent potential for career advancement. We proudly offer an attractive salary package commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances as well as a 401k plan with company matching.

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Rummel Klepper & Kahl,