Construction Contract Specialist/Project Advisor I
About the role
Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings (BAH) is looking for a Construction Contract Specialist/Project Advisor I (Hybrid). The position will support our government customer located in Arlington, VA. This is a hybrid role. The new hire will perform work in Arlington, VA and through telework arrangements approved by the Government. The new hire provides acquisition and administrative support for construction and architect engineer (A&E) contracting activities. The incumbent assists with pre-award and post-award actions, procurement documentation, contract file administration, and coordination with contracting personnel to support construction-related acquisitions in accordance with applicable regulations and policies. This position will have supervisory responsibilities. The Construction Contract Specialist/Project Advisor I shall provide acquisition and contract administration support for construction and Architect Engineer (A&E) projects in support of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO). Services shall be performed in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR), and Department policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Support acquisition planning, market research, procurement package development, and solicitation preparation for construction, and A&E acquisitions.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain acquisition and contract files, procurement documentation, status reports, and other records necessary to support contracting activities.
- Assist with contract administration activities, including contract modifications, deliverable tracking, contract correspondence, and maintenance of contract documentation.
- Coordinate with contracting personnel, project managers, technical representatives, and other stakeholders to facilitate acquisition and contract management activities.
- Assist in the review, tracking, and documentation of Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), claims, and other contract administration matters, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and organized for Government review.
- Prepare reports, meeting summaries, action item trackers, and other administrative or analytical products required to support construction acquisition operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience supporting federal acquisitions
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Secret security clearance required
Qualifications
- Experience supporting federal procurement or acquisition activities
- Basic knowledge of federal acquisition principles and FAR procedures
- Experience preparing procurement documentation and maintaining contract files
- Experience supporting contract modifications and administrative actions
- Experience coordinating with program and contracting personnel
- Construction or A&E acquisition activities
- Procurement documentation and acquisition planning support
- Contract administration support functions
- Basic review or coordination support for Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA)
- Strong organizational and administrative skills