Contracts Manager-Hampton VA Job Listing at Lane Construction in United States of America (Job ID 11302)

Description

The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System. Lane also specializes in tunnels, metro and railway systems, as well as airports and water and wastewater treatment plants

Responsibilities 

• Evaluates project work for interim and final payment. 

• Identifies opportunities for extension of time and money claims and creates and quantifies the requests. 

• Submits and follows up on requests for payment for:  extensions of time, variations, disruption, claims and for all items for which the Lane is entitled. 

• Manages the financial and contract administration of subcontractor accounts. 

• Produces contractual correspondence, contractual notices, and provision of contractual advice on a routine basis. 

• Directs, when appropriate, the preparation of contractor's monthly statement (including organizing records and measurement). 

• Identifies and prices variations (including construction v tender drawing change review or revision of owner's requirements, as applicable). 

• Prepares and obtains approval for the final measurement/account incl. statement at completion. 

• With Corporate approval, requests engineer's decision/determinations/DB submissions. 

• Requests taking-over certificates for parts and the whole of the works. 

• Monitors progress (incl. ensuring maintenance of planned v. actual). 

• Organizes site document filing system according to guidelines. 

• In conjunction with site management, ensures site records of resources and production are maintained. 

• Provides information and reports as needed. 

• Mentors, coaches and provides feedback to Assistant Contract Managers.  

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Competencies 

Claims-Intermediate 

Construction Delivery Methods-Basic 

Contract Administration-Intermediate 

Contract Law-Basic 

Contract Management -Intermediate 

Critical Thinking-Intermediate 

Decision Making -Intermediate 

Federal, State and Local Regulations-Basic 

Influencing and Communicating-Intermediate 

Problem Solving-Intermediate 

Results Orientation-Intermediate 

Salesforce-Basic 

Working for Inclusion-Intermediate 

Requirements 

Education: Bachelor's Degree 

Employment Conditions: 

5 years of experience 

Knowledge of all aspects of the contracting process 

Long term contract experience preferred 

Construction experience required 

Physical Requirements: Field/Operations Office: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to use fingers to grasp, move and manipulate small objects. The employee must use the stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand and understand the speech of another person. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 30 pounds. Must be able to safely traverse an irregularly surfaced, open construction site, with minimal accommodation. The work environment will consist of moderate to high levels of noise (i.e. typical office noise up to and including an active construction project with heavy equipment). The employee must have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.