State of Florida · 1 day ago
ASST CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 55002535
Clearwater, FL
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $52K/yr
2+ years expThe Florida Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant Contract Support Specialist to support the administrative, contractual, and compliance work essential for transportation projects. This role involves assisting in project documentation, reviewing technical assignments, and ensuring project delivery and accountability.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists the Project Administrator in reviewing highly technical assignments in engineering and verifying field computation books and plan quantity items
Identifies major items of work and verifies accuracy of quantities for all items of work
Ensuring that all pay items have the proper back up and are completed according to the Plans and Standard Specifications
Provides direction to inspectors on format and method of measurement for calculating quantities to be paid on monthly estimates
Follows the Basis of Estimates, Special Provisions and other Final Estimate manuals as appropriate and keeps up to date with Final Estimate procedures
Drives to and from construction project sites in state vehicle
Create and maintain Maintenance of Traffic Logs and Erosion Control Logs
Maintains project documentation, including Joint Project Agreement (JPA) daily reports and quantities, receive sample results and track test samples
Maintains and checks field books
Track and maintain shop drawing submittals and approvals
Oversees the coordination and processing of monthly estimates to contractors for the Project Administrator
Initiates and updates a project time spreadsheet, tracks key project dates, contract time and calendar time for project
Assist the Project Administrator in developing Work Orders and Supplemental Agreements required to revise contracts for language, time and/or money changes in accordance with the latest version of the Construction Project Administrator Manual
Reviews, summarizes and analyzes time and material records for contractor claims once a Notice of Intent to Claim has been initiated by the contractor for extra compensation on time and/or money
Coordinates with Office of Information Systems and District Construction in resolving Site Manager problems that occur on the project and keep Project Administrator and inspectors informed of resolutions
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers
This position requires certification in Final Estimates Level 1 and 2 through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP). Must obtain within 6 months and maintain thereafter
Class E Driver's License required
A high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years' experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or equivalency
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Driver's Record Requirements Policy
Benefits
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
10 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
A variety of training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
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