Share Email Opening Title Contract Specialist  About the Organization Rohadfox Construction Control Services Corporation (ROHADFOX) is a professional services firm offering Construction Management, Program Management, and Engineering Design services. Founded in 1976, ROHADFOX’s quality of work, integrity, and commitment has built decades-long relationships, maintaining a solid reputation as a leader in the industry serving the transportation, rail and transit, water/wastewater, aviation, and federal markets. ROHADFOX is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with regional offices throughout the United States.   Description The Contract Specialist will be responsible for issue resolution, risk management, contract administration and compliance, and change management on alternative delivery mega transportation project(s) of a diverse and complex nature with a contract price from $100 million to over $500 million. The Contract Specialist provides services and trains staff on contract interpretation and application, manage project communication in all mediums, oversee contract, state, and federal compliance; oversee and manage project risks, issues, and potential changes to resolution. Oversees project staff in review of the contractors activities, roles and responsibilities, communication protocols, and execution and application of contract provisions. Primary author of correspondence, vets all project-specific processes and procedures, and co-drafters internal management plans. Co-reviewer and commenter of all contractor reports and Management Plans. On-site liaison to the clients legal department for resolution of claims, formal disputes and litigation. Capture lessons learned on policies, contractual strategies, and project issues draft commensurate contract provisions. Part of an owners representative team providing contractor oversight and project support services. Primary Focus Responsible to support the MMIP in Atlanta, Georgia for projects ranging from $500Mto $1.5B. Coordinate, advise, and provide contract support for daily activities within a GDOT-led consultant project team for the timely resolution of administrative requirements, contract compliance, technical solutions and construction field activities. Train and support project team on contract interpretation and application of contract policies and requirements. Act as project liaison with GDOT legal office. Oversee the project teams review of technical and administrative submittals responses. Ensure State and Federal contract compliance by the design-build contractor, including reviews and audits of subcontracts, insurance and bonding provisions, and subcontracting procedures. Assist in the resolution of contract change orders, owner directed changes, dispute resolution, and provide claims and litigation support. Oversee or perform administrative audits, including both process and product audits, to identify nonconforming work, opportunities for improvement, and any necessary corrective or preventative actions. Oversee project schedule review comments and issue resolution. Manage and co-draft project correspondence. Review project reports submitted by the design-build contractor for sufficient and appropriate language. Provide project contractual support when interacting and coordinating with project stakeholders. Co-develop and manage the compilation, documentation, and reporting for incorporation of project lessons learned into the procurement documents. Identify and report contract deficiencies and defects to GDOT legal. Support partnering and informal dispute resolution; oversee and guide proper project communications and documentation Preferred Qualifications and Skills Certifications/Licenses: Member of a State Bar Juris Doctor Degree and two years of project management, contract drafting and negotiation, construction claims resolution or similar experience Involves complex document interpretation, analysis, problem solving, and communication Project leadership role requiring engagement with and providing direction to all other project managers and staff Demonstrates a high level of initiative and proactiveness in mitigating risks and recognizing resolutions Decision making ability that may have an impact on policies, procedures or the achievement of strategic goals; projects costs and risk exposure Excellent writing, editing, verbal, and presentation skills Essential Responsibilities Provides support on resolving project issues, including application of contract provisions, working with technical experts, and making recommendations for strategies and solutions for resolution. Draft and co-draft technical memos, policy papers, and issue analysis codifying recommendations, contract position taken, or resolution documents. Reviews correspondence works with various members of the project team and the owner to develop responses and propose and draft responses. Oversees the project teams review of technical and administrative submittal responses, participates in meetings, reviews reports and minutes, and coordinates project communication utilizing a variety of methods. Assists in the resolution of potential change orders, change orders, dispute resolution, and provide claims, formal dispute, and litigation support. Performs administrative audits, including both process and product audits. Identifies procedural noncompliance and nonconforming work, opportunities for improvement, and necessary corrective and preventative actions. Reviews and audits of subcontracts, insurance and bonding provisions and subcontracting procedures. Mentors and trains the project team on contract interpretation and application of contract policies and requirements, proper communication and documentation, and risks and liabilities related to project roles and responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.   Position Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management. Legal Studies or related field 5 years project management, contract drafting and negotiation, construction claims resolution or similar experience In lieu of Juris Doctor degree, 10 years of experience in project management, contract drafting and negotiation, construction claims resolution or similar experienc   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Contracts Administrator   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number ADM-21-00003   EOE Statement Rohadfox is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://RohadfoxConstructionControlServicesCorporation.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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