Contracts Coordinator

Job#: 3032519

Job Description:
Contracts Coordinator (heavy industrial/construction)

Location: Birmingham, Alabama (On-site 4 days/week)

Employment Type: 12 month contract with potential to extend

Role Overview

This position is responsible for supporting project teams and business units by assisting with the planning, development, and administration of contracts involving construction field labor.

The successful candidate will work with various internal groups including quality, supply chain, and project controls to ensure contract language and conditions are appropriate for each project.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of contract strategy during project planning phases.
• Aid in the identification, pre-qualification, and vetting of contractors.
• Draft and facilitate the development of inquiry documents, including Special Conditions, Proposal forms, and Pricing Sheets.
• Assist in leading pre-bid meetings and manage the question-and-answer process during the bid period.
• Prepare bid analysis documents to support the proposal review and contract award process.
• Produce award recommendations and work with the project team to finalize and route for approval.
• Oversee the conformance and final review of contract documents prior to execution.
• Provide project teams with ongoing contract administration support, including for the resolution of change orders and claims.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5-8 years of experience in construction contracts is required. Experience must include construction contract management and/or subcontract administration within a heavy industrial construction environment.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, is required. The candidate must have the ability to read a project schedule.

Soft Skills: The role requires the ability to work effectively with a variety of internal teams and external vendors, coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• An accredited degree in Engineering, Building Science, Construction Management, Business, or Law is preferred.
• Knowledge of common project delivery methods (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, EPC) and contract pricing methods (e.g., Firm Fixed Price, T&M).

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position ranges from $30.00 to $40.00 per hour. This is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.