M&J Engineering · 1 month ago
Contract Administrator/Office Engineer
Rockville, MD
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expM&J Engineering is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services, seeking a Contract Administrator/Office Engineer. This role involves developing project documents and providing engineering support to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance of structure assets within WMATA’s system.
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Responsibilities
Identify appropriate methods of contracting for assigned projects and tasks to develop procurement plans and schedules for contracts and orders
Assist with the preparation of contract documents and project status reports to monitor schedule, budget, and staffing plans
Solicit bids or proposals, facilitate pre-qualification and/or pre-bid meetings, develop selection criteria, coordinate selection committees, and manage amendments to project/task requirements before submittal
Prepare the requisite documentation and acquire concurrence from executive staff for the award of contracts and task orders
Coordinate with contractors or vendors to acquire documentation of bonds, insurance, and other required materials to execute contract agreements
Maintain contract files and project logs including contractor-client correspondence, invoices, and progress payments in compliance with WMATA standards
Monitor and maintain contract logs with distribution of documents between contractors and WMATA staff to ensure compliance with contract time commitments
Organize contract changes, claims, timesheets, overtime, and cost estimates for changes to contract work
Evaluate contractor-prepared claims and change proposals, determine merit, prepare WMATA’s cost estimates, develop negotiating positions, and assist with negotiations
Prepare contract modification packages for final review and approval following negotiations
Coordinate daily inspection reports from field inspectors, record contractor lost time and reconcile with contractor reports
Arrange progress meetings with contractors, WMATA staff, and technical consultants that result in providing agendas, record minutes, and follow up on action items
Review of invoices and progress payments, prepare payment packages for authorization, and monitor compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates
Report on progress against plan on weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Update data in Procore with relevant contract information
Retain all reports, correspondence, and documentation in accordance with WMATA document retention standards
Represent WMATA’s Task Manager and/or MATOC Program Manager at meetings as assigned
Become familiar with WMATA’s Procurement Procedure Manual (PPM) and relevant Policy Instructions (PIs)
Perform other duties as assigned by WMATA’s Task Manager and/or MATOC Program Manager
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control and/or construction safety, including at least 1 year in the transportation industry
10–15 years of experience in construction contracts, change orders, and claims (depending on role seniority)
5–10 years of transit construction experience
Demonstrated knowledge of procurement/solicitation package development, including principles, components, and requirements
Experience managing procurement development for large-scale projects ($100 million+)
Experience with writing and verbally expressing technical information clearly and effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft 365® applications and Procore®
Knowledge of working in a government environment
Ability to pass a government background check
Benefits
Medical, dental and eye insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Company
M&J Engineering
M&J Engineering is a civil engineering company specializing in intelligent transportation systems and construction inspection services.
201-500 employees
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