Contracts Manager (Pittsburgh)

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 the 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.
• Mentors, coaches and provides feedback to Assistant Contract Managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred)
• 10 years of contract management experience in construction industry and DOT projects strongly preferred
• Knowledge of all aspects of the contracting process
• Long term contract experience preferred
• Construction experience required