Contract Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced engineering work by receiving and checking contract documents, supplemental agreements, and unilateral payment packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Track and review monthly engineering records (e.g., Weather Letters, Contractor’s Past Performance Rating).
• Input details of each document into the appropriate databases.
• Cook up draft supplemental agreement language with the Legal Department and the District Construction Engineer as required by the Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM) and Florida Statutes.
• Coordinate with the Legal Department and the District Construction Engineer to draft supplemental agreement language.
• Review supplemental agreement and work order packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Track supplemental agreements through execution.
• Receive pay quantities in electronic format from Project Administrators, and process and track estimates through Electronic Estimate Disbursement, Financial Services Office, and the Comptroller’s Office of Disbursement.
• Run the monthly estimate report.
• Perform 60 and 90 day reviews on Final Estimates for in-house projects less than or equal to 120 days.
• Perform 20%, 50%, and 80% reviews on Final Estimates for in-house projects greater than 120 days.
• Perform a “Front Check” on in-house Final Estimates packages and assist Project Managers and Project Administrators with the preparation of packages.
• Check the Material Acceptance Certification System (MAC) for samples not included in comparison packages.
• Perform 60% and 90% reviews on Material Certifications for in-house projects and assist Project Managers and Project Administrators in certifying their projects.
• Drive to project sites to perform Resident Level Quality Assessment (QA) Reviews as assigned by the Resident Engineer, maintain accurate records and log of completed reviews, and monitor progress of proposed (QA) log.
• Print Monthly Status Reports for Resident Engineer's review.
• Distribute contract documents to project personnel and maintain accurate, organized records in filing room for future use.
• Send reminders to engineers about important submittal deadlines for reports and documents required by the residency.

Qualifications

• 5 years of FDOT road and bridge construction engineering inspection experience having performed or assisted in project-related duties (i.e., progress and final estimates, EEO compliance, processing construction contract changes).
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Accounting background preferred.
• CTQP Final Estimates Level I.
• CTQP Final Estimates Level II.
• Knowledge of and skilled at reviewing monthly estimates, interpreting final estimates procedures and engineering specifications, and preparing final estimates documentation.
• Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of contract documents, supplemental agreements, work orders, pay quantities, and department specifications.
• Knowledge of and skilled at mathematics and calculation practices including areas, volumes, and quantities.
• Ability to perform quality assessment reviews.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications, and familiarity with FDOT’s policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production, and operations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Skilled in using engineering tools, equipment, and instruments.
• Knowledge of and skilled at writing and speaking English on a comprehensible level to communicate effectively with general public, work contacts, and co-workers.

About the Role

Hill International is a program, project, and construction management provider that protects client interests. The company provides services to clients in various market sectors and is ranked among the largest program management firms in the world by Engineering News-Record magazine. Hill is part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies and is dedicated to exceeding client expectations throughout the construction project lifecycle.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Auto & Home Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Certification Incentive Program
• Hill University Learning and Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• EAP
• Years of Service Awards Program

Company Information

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled.