NEOGOV · 4 days ago
CONTRACT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST 1, 2, OR 3
Pineville, LA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$41K/yr - $56K/yrNEOGOV is a company that provides workforce management solutions, and they are seeking a Contract Operations Specialist to support contract management for a large-scale construction project. The role involves reviewing contracts, monitoring compliance, and assisting in contract execution and communication with stakeholders.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide broad-based and thorough contract management support to the Senior Contract and Quality Assurance Manager and the Project Team on the execution of a large-scale construction project, including, among other, performance of various tasks and support of potential new projects
Review the contract verbiage and schedule activities for compliance with the overall project execution
Advise the Contract and Quality Assurance Manager / Senior Contract and Quality Assurance Manager of any improvements to the schedule especially where they might be required by the Louisiana Military Department (LMD) Contracting for use as evidence in any later claims for extension of time
Assist the Contract and Quality Assurance Manager / Senior Contract and Quality Assurance Manager in the maintenance of the Contract schedule to manage the budget and cost to complete
Monitor and advise the Contract and Quality Assurance Manager / Senior Contract and Quality Assurance Manager of any specific notice received or to be sent to the LMD Contracting
Prepare LMD Contracting Letter of Concern based on events impacting the project
Provision of notice in compliance with the requirements of the Contract
Preparation/review, of correspondence with Contractor or Architect
Development, drafting, submission of payouts and Variation Orders
Review and update the risk & opportunity analyze the progress of actions to avoid risks and identify any potential claim
Monitor the progress of all claims/change orders to ensure that they proceed in accordance with the process required by the Contract
Monitor the progress of payment of all change orders to ensure that they proceed in accordance with the process required by the Contract
Manage contract amendments/change orders have been issued and executed
On time submission of progress claims
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Contract management experience preferred
Strong contractual and commercial acumen
Experience on negotiation and resolution of complex contractual issues
Project contract management and risk administration including change orders, payouts, ability to develop and implement project claim strategy
Experience in managing construction contracts
Ability to maintain and monitor metrics and Key Performance Indicators on company systems to ensure adequate monitoring through LMD systems
Ability to support in drafting and follow up of correspondence with stakeholders (LMD, internal team etc)
Manages formal communication with LMD, key partners
Risk Management experience on projects execution
Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate
Must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card
Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations
Other periodic travel may be required
Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position
Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position
Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment
All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position
Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment
For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility
LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a preemployment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing
To become an employee of the LMD you must be a current member of the Louisiana National Guard or eligible for membership in the Louisiana State Guard
The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment
Benefits
Retirement: LASERS
Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision
Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed
Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases
Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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