Construction Contract Administrator

Construction Contract Administrator

The purpose of the Construction Contract Administrator position is to lead Central Arizona Project (CAP) in properly managing and administering the pre-award and post-award phases of construction contracts. The Construction Contract Administrator works collaboratively with the project team to develop, and then independently seek legal approval for, the construction contract language. This position works with the awarded construction contractor to make all required progress payments, negotiate and implement any required changes to the contract's time, scope, or cost, and complete and close the contracts. The Construction Contract Administrator ensures that CAP administers all facets of construction contracts in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes and CAP's policies and procedures. This position ensures that all contractual project documentation is accurate, complete, and retrievable.

Some of the duties include :

• Understands and communicates the construction contract requirements of the Arizona Revised Statues and CAP's internal policies and procedures.
• Advises and guides CAP staff to properly select and implement the contract delivery method that fits best with the project scope, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Participates in the review and development of preliminary specifications and contract documents. Routes contract document for review, and obtains approval from, CAP legal counsel prior to publication or use.
• With support from others, responsible for the bid opening process. Participates as the Bid Opening Officer or member of Bid Opening Boards, ensuring that bids are checked for completeness and arithmetic accuracy. Develops and publishes the Bid Abstract Report. Reviews bids for responsive and responsible criteria and prepares recommendations of the Bid Opening Board.
• Makes recommendations to CAP management on various courses of action relative to contractual issues. Provides contract interpretation and a historical contract law / litigation perspective to contractual issue discussions. Develops negotiation positions and conducts, and / or participates in, negotiations with the contractor's representatives for contract modifications or claims. Has authority to implement individual contract changes up to the CAWCD Board of Director's authorized maximum contingency amount defined for each contract. Technically and administratively evaluates contractor's claims for additional time and compensation and provides recommendations to management for the disposition of each claim.

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