[Hiring] Construction Contract Administrator REMOTE
Position: Construction Contract Administrator
Date posted: 2024-11-13
Industry: other
Employment type: Full Time
Experience: 2 to 3 year
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder
Salary: $22/hr – $25/hr
Location: United States, REMOTE
Company: Signet Jewelers
Description:
Signet Jewelers
Construction Contract Administrator (REMOTE)
Greater Cleveland
$22/hr – $25/hr
Signet Jewelers is the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!
Provide Contract Administration for all department construction projects ensure that all General Contractors are contracted in a consistent manner in compliance to corporate and department standards and policy.
Key Responsibilities:
Contractor Qualification:
- Conduct quarterly meetings with Construction Directors and the VP of Store Planning to update the Approved Contractor file
- Assemble a Contractor Bid List with four approved Contractors at least two weeks before Construction Drawings are released for bidding
- Notify selected Contractors of bid opportunities and confirm receipt of bid documents within two days of release
Payment Processing:
- Process Contractor Payment Applications, ensuring all supporting documents are submitted before payment release
- Handle Contractor Change Orders, securing timely reviews and approvals
- Manage Project Contractor Document Close-Out, ensuring all necessary documents are collected before final payments
Punch List Management:
- Oversee the Punch List report, communicating open issues to Project Managers for resolution before final payments
- Coordinate warranty repair requests from new stores and direct them to the appropriate Project Manager
- Schedule bid openings and release bid tabulation forms to Project/Construction Managers
Contract Finalization:
- Obtain necessary approvals on Bid Tabulation from the Project Manager, Director of Construction, and VP of Store Planning before issuing contracts
- Notify unsuccessful bidders one week after contract issuance and enter Contractor data into the Lawson system for contract generation
- Ensure timely return of signed Agreements or Purchase Orders from Contractors
Project Initiation:
- Issue Notice to Proceed after lease signing or construction approval
- Process Contractor Payment Applications and ensure compliance with document requirements
- Serve as the main contact for Contractors regarding Change Orders and process Final Payment Applications, ensuring all close-out documents are secured before final payment release
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience in construction or contractor management is preferred
- Proficiency in payment processing and documentation management systems
The salary range for this opportunity is $22.00 – 25.00/hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.
