Subcontractor Administrator

General Description

The Subcontractor Administrator develop and facilitate all subcontracts of the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

Key Duties

Department Responsibilities

• Read specifications (including specimen contract) in bid documents from a risk management perspective.
• Assist in solicitation of vendors and subcontractors, including DBE’s and related reporting for all Lowcountry of SC.
• Coordinate, execute and distribute purchase documents, bonds or guarantees for subcontractors and verification of insurance coverage.
• Maintain reports showing security and insurance received from subcontractors
• Coordinate filing of notices or liens required for projects.
• Coordinate, review, execute and distribute change orders and supplemental agreements.
• Monitor project status and interdict as appropriate to ensure preservation of Company’s rights.
• Assist with resolution of claims or disputes.
• Coordinate project close-out documentation.
• Maintain permanent contract files for all projects.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents for risk clauses or specifications.
• Review all Prime subcontracts and change orders to ensure terms and conditions are within established risk management policies.
• Possess a complete understanding of subcontract pricing
• Review subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Review submittals to owner to verify that submissions have incorporated the requirements specified in the contract.
• Identify, recommend and implement departmental process improvements
• Monitor/review subcontractor and material supplier lien releases
• Review contract required deliverables to owner
• DBE plan with opportunity & risks
• DBE outreach
• To coordinate and communicate all issues, concerns and opportunities with all of the other teams and groups; to help insure success during all the bidding and project management activities
• Assist Division Managers in the collection of funds overdue to the Company.

Qualification Requirements

• General.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Education and Experience. 
• College degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field preferred but not necessary.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the management of construction projects or contract administration preferred.
• Heavy/highway construction experience preferred. Experience working with State DOT’s, County and City Procurement departments, Federal Contracting Agencies, such as US Navy, Army Corps of Engineers etc. is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel
• Effective verbal and written communication, and advanced computer skills essential

Company Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life
• Long Term Disability
• Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Additional Benefits including wellness coaching, etc..

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.