PADCOM Design and Construction Management · 23 hours ago
Contract Administrator III
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $143K/yr
10+ years expPADCOM Design and Construction Management is seeking a Contract Administrator III to support the APM Commercial Manager in ensuring full contract compliance on large-scale civil and construction projects. The role involves managing non-compliance issues, change orders, and project close-out activities while collaborating with internal teams to resolve disputes and provide contract compliance analysis.
ConstructionProject ManagementRisk Management
Responsibilities
Coordinate with internal functional support teams to evaluate disputes and relief event claims and prepare responses to claims, change orders, and other related contract documents
Provide contract compliance analysis and support issue resolution strategies
In conjunction with the APM Commercial Manager, provide change control and contract administration expertise, including subject matter support related to change orders, contractual interpretation, estimating processes, analysis, and resolution
Create, develop, and maintain contractual tracking and reconciliation processes during the Design and Construction (D&C) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) phases, including:
Availability payment tracking
D&C period non-compliance occurrences
O&M period non-compliance occurrences
Required approvals and sign-offs
Create and develop contractual and change order processes, including:
Relief and compensation event claims
Change order documentation requirements and content
Analysis of the merit of change proposals submitted by the Developer
Support Project Controls by assisting in the generation of independent cost estimates and schedules for Developer change orders determined to have merit
Present change order evaluations, cost analyses, and estimating findings to internal stakeholders
Prepare all required reports, correspondence, and supporting documentation
Coordinate and obtain all required internal and external approvals and sign-offs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10 years of contracts experience supporting the design, construction, and administration of large civil and construction projects
Demonstrated proficiency in the development, implementation, and management of contract management systems, change control processes, and claims documentation across multiple alternative project delivery methods
Minimum of 10 years of experience in design, construction, and contract administration, including oversight of large, complex construction projects
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions to complex contractual and commercial challenges
Proven proficiency in developing, implementing, and managing contract management and change control processes under alternative project delivery methods
In-depth knowledge of alternative project delivery contracting relationships and typical contractual terms between Owners, Developers, and other project stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and site utility plans, as well as detailed shop drawings
Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail, which is a critical requirement for this role
Preferred
Knowledge of and familiarity with project management and document management software, including Primavera, Prolog, SharePoint, or similar systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Company
PADCOM Design and Construction Management
PADCOM strengthens the delivery of complex capital programs from planning through construction, commissioning, and long-term operations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase