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Contract Administrator

Cornerstone Concilium

Baltimore, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$72,721–$111,287 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Business Administration, Business Law, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Conflict Resolution, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Contract Close-Out, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Document Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Projections, Problem Solving Skills, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Railroad Construction, Shaft/Tunnel Construction, Spreadsheets, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD
POSTED
4 days ago

Position Title Commercial Team - Contract Administrator - CMAR

Position Description Summary:

The Mega Projects Contract Administrator supports the Contract Manager and is responsible for administration of the CMAR Package A contracts. This position assists with the development comprehensive and compliant processes, plans, templates, logs, and policies and procedures for contract lifecycle from Award through implementation and close-out. This position is an SME regarding their assigned contract packages to facilitate adherence to contract requirements. This position may oversee high value construction and installation related contracts and assists Commercial Manager to review contractor invoices and payments. Interfaces with CMAR personnel and participates in report development and presentations.
Responsibilities Include:

  • Assists with development of a timeline for the development of contracts.
  • Develops and maintains various monthly reports associated with the management of the program.
  • Reviews charges to projects and takes necessary steps to correct variances or deficiencies.
  • Reviews project schedules and may escalate construction contract issues for resolution.
  • Assists in providing project budget information on a weekly / monthly basis and as needed.
  • Maintains processes and ensures financial accountability and appropriate monitoring of contract / subcontract expenditures.
  • Assists with the processing and approval of payment vouchers, analyzes errors, and makes corrections. Assists with post construction contract activities and close out.
Skillset(s) and/or Preferred Qualification
  • Ability to read and comprehend the contract and relevant compliance manuals as reflected in the applicable agreements and contracts, including local and federal regulations.
  • Skill with applying state and federal standards related to transportation related construction, constructability review processes and practices, problem resolution methods, and procurement
  • Ability to effectively utilize and interface with computers and software applications including commonly available financial and construction document management platforms.
  • Skill in Excel sufficient to manage or update logs and spreadsheets.
  • Effective stakeholder communication and conflict resolution skills within contract compliance framework
Degree Requirement for Position
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field from an accredited university or college; JD Preferred
Experience Level (Senior Level)

Required Qualifications:
  • Substantial (15) years of experience (federal preferred) in business, law, procurement, contract, or project administration, or in construction management, engineering, transportation planning, or related fields
  • Familiarity with applying engineering construction principles and practices, highway / tunnel / rail construction processes, and quality assurance and quality control methods.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Relevant advanced degree, such as Master of Business Administration, J.D., MS Management, LLM preferred.
  • NCMA Certification
  • Prior Accounts Payable exposure preferred
  • Familiarity with various mega construction contract vehicles e.g. DBB, DB, PDB, CMAR

Expected Position Start Date 3/10/2025

On Site Position: 3 - 4 days in integrated program office per week.
Location: Penn Station, Charles Street, Baltimore, MD

Salary Range: $72,721 to $111,287 YR

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