Contract Administrator – Aviation Sector Experience

ANTICIPATED JOB OPPORTUNITY ! ! ! Please note, this position is not currently open; however, we anticipate it will be opening within the upcoming months. If you would like to be considered, please apply. T his would be a Los Angeles, California based position. LENAX Does Not Pay for Relocation or Travel Expenses for Interviews or if selected for a position. Candidates selected to move forward in the interview process must be available to interview within 24-48 hours’ notification. This would not be a fully-remote position. A “hybrid” schedule would be available upon approval. Candidates selected to move forward in the process must be able to report to the project site(s) located within L. A. County. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U. S. for any employer. At present, sponsorships are not available.

About Lenax Construction Services, Inc.

Since its inception in 1993, Lenax Construction Services, Inc. (LENAX) has provided quality construction services and project controls to a diverse range of engineering, design, and construction firms. LENAX services a broad range of markets, including airports, transportation, industrial, correctional, universities, and marine. LENAX is a goal-oriented and customer-driven independent consulting business, aimed at adding value and strength to our clients’ program teams by providing expertise in current pricing and economic trends, while utilizing the most up to date means and methods in the construction and design industries.

LENAX is looking for Contract Administrators. Successful candidates will have proven contract administrator experience with complex, multi-phase, multi-million dollar design and construction projects; will have proficiency in MS Office applications (including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat Professional), and large-scale construction management software (Primavera, Prolog, Procore). Will have experience in alternative project delivery methods, including Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Design-Build (DB). General duties would include, but not be limited to, assisting with planning of procurement documents, pre-bid/proposal meetings; conforming final contract documents; monitoring all aspects of contract compliance; assisting with development and negotiations of Task Order, cGMP, and change orders. Reviews contractor invoices for contractual compliance and conduct closeout procedures.

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following, minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or business related field, as well as training in procurement, contract, construction, and commercial law is required. Or, equivalent work experience will be considered.

Five to seven (5 – 7) years of experience in the administration of commercial/government contracts is required.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of software, Adobe Acrobat Professional and large-scale construction management type software such as Primavera, Prolog, etc.

Essential Job Duties – The Contract Administrator’s duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Assist client with planning of procurements and setting pre-award schedules for contracts including Board actions.

Assist in coordination of Pre-Bid/Proposal meetings to present the Project and RFB/RFP to potential bidder/Proposers.

Prepare drafts of RFP/RFB addenda for client to review, finalize, and distribute to Planholders.

Prepare draft award recommendations and Board Reports.

Conform final contract documents.

Prepare required reports and correspondence.

Attend various meetings, including pre-bid proposal and post-bid proposal debriefings.

Assist in the contract standardization process.

Monitor all aspects of contract compliance.

Assist in resolving problems and disagreements between contractors and Client.

Assist with Task Order and cGMP preparation.

Assist with change order development and negotiations.

Review contractor invoices for contractual compliance.

Conduct closeout actions upon contract completion such as final audit, payment, etc. under the direction of Client personnel.

Contribute to the advancement of Client’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders.

Job Qualifications – To effectively perform the essential functions of the job, candidates must meet the following position specifications:

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or business related field, as well as training in procurement, contract, construction, and commercial law is required. Or, comparable work experience will be considered.

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

Minimum, five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in the administration of commercial/government contracts is required.

Experience in alternative project delivery methods including Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Design Build (DB), preferred.

Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of construction industry standard contract documents, including RFI’s, Submittals, Non-compliances, and Design Bulletins.

Comfortable operating in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment.

Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude.

Experience in a construction office is necessary.

Must be a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities.

Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance of responsibility and growth in previous positions.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Must be detail oriented and highly organized.

Hardware/Software Knowledge & Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite of software (including Office 365 file sharing, Excel, Word);

Adobe Acrobat Professional; and,

Large-scale construction management type software such as Primavera, Prolog, etc.

Other

May assume other duties as required/needed.

May work overtime.

Maybe required to work various shifts as needed.

Work Location:

The position is a full-time, regular position which will report to the designated Los Angeles area project offices. (Reporting location and instructions will be provided upon hire.)

Telework Option:

Telework is available, but approval is at the discretion of the Owner/Client and Department leadership. Note: This is not a fully-remote position. Telework, if afforded, is offered as a benefit, and is not required. For those who are authorized to telework, it is assumed that they have the necessary workstation items available to them at home. A complete workstation is provided, at the project / client-site office, only.

Position Status / Compensation:

This is a full-time, regular position with Lenax Construction Services, Inc. as the employer, and performing consultative services, as an Contract Administrator, at the Owner/Client’s worksite.

The compensation for this position will be posted once the requisition is issued and the position officially “opens.” The assigned rate will be based upon experience, directly applicable experience, industry experience, skills, education, and other certifications, licensure and training.

Salary expectations must be included for all applicants. A list of previous projects will be required, as well, if you have not submitted a project-based resume.

LENAX employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

Three (3) weeks (120 hours) Paid Time Off (PTO)

Eight (8) Company-Paid Holidays

A wide selection of medical plans and with a generous employer base plan–HMO, PPO, HSA/EPO options available; Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic/Acupuncture benefits

401-k Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching

Educational Assistance

Professional Development

Holiday Events, Recognition

Employee Assistance Program for Work/Life Balance

Discounts to theme parks, on products and services, including wellness & lifestyle support

…and so much more!

Lenax Construction Services is a Drug-free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer