CEI Contract Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are we the road to your future?

 

We are currently searching for a talented CEI Contract Support Specialist to join our Southeast Region  in Florida .

To be considered for this position, applicants must   have, at minimum, a High School Diploma or equivalent AND 4 years of road and bridge CEI experience OR a Civil Engineering Degree.

 

The CEI Contract Support Specialist provides project-related contract administrative support for staff by handling a variety of tasks with changing priorities.

 

What you’ll be doing:

 

Oversees infrastructure construction processes related to materials and compensation.

• Directs work that involves specialized or complex engineering construction payment and record keeping processes for progress and final estimates. 
• Provides administration support
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates contract administration tasks for CEI projects to assure compliance with the construction contract and other applicable guidelines.

Monitors construction cost

• Monitors construction costs, negotiating prices for contract modifications with contractors.

Communication responsibilities

• Writes or supervises the preparation of reports and correspondence, and communication with contractors, supervisors, local agency officials, subordinates, media and the general public.

Documentation Responsibilities

• Documents pertinent project activities in order to maintain accurate records. Implements QC/QA procedures and documentation as directed by senior staff.

Schedule and Budget Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to assigned phase and project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project.  

What you need to have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND 4 years of road and bridge CEI experience OR a Civil Engineering Degree
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction contract administration function
• CTQP Final Estimates Level II is required
• Communication Skills: Must have above average oral and written language skills. Conveys information clearly and effectively through formal and informal documents.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organization and prioritization skills to handle changing tasks and priorities.
• Computer Skills: Ability to use computer and other basic office equipment. Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software for work involving setting up and using spreadsheets, data entry, do basic formatting, including the ability to type quickly and accurately. Commonly used packages include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook, PrC, and other owner furnished software programs.
• Confidentiality: High degree of professional judgment; ability to generate trust and retain confidentiality.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
• Valid driver's license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Why Volkert?

 

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

 

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

 

 

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. 

 

“ For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference .”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

 

EOE- Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

 

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

 

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