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RELIABLE FIRE EQUIPMENT LLC

Contract Administrator

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A Contracts Administrator reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients; confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Oversees the administration of contracts for equipment and supplies; may also deal with surplus or unclaimed property.

$80,348 / year median in Illinois

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

Contract Administrator Hot Job Corporate Headquarters - Alsip, IL 60803 Apply Overview Salary Range $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category Accounting Apply Description SUMMARY The Contract Administrator is responsible for managing the contract/purchase order requirements of multiple projects at once. Working directly with project managers, subcontractors, and customers in a professional manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following.
Other duties may be assigned:
Job Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that jobs are loaded correctly into the ERP systems
  • Assist in compiling information for prequalification documents
  • Apply for Certificate of Insurance as needed for projects
  • Apply for Bid Bonds and Project Bonds as needed
  • Ensure that jobs are invoiced correctly and in a timely manner
  • Monitory job cost daily and report to Project Managers and General Manager jobs that are failing to meet budgeted margins
  • Monitor over and under-billing status and advise the General Manager on underbilled projects
  • Ensure accuracy of job budgets and revise as necessary
  • Conduct Job Cost meetings as required
  • Oversee all purchasing activity for projects and review all open POs on periodic basis
  • Manage and reconcile Petty Cash disbursements
  • Organize and Prepare billing documentation
  • Maintain complete customer and other departmental files; collect and catalogue designs and billing information
  • Prepare productivity analysis reports.
  • Continuously compare contract documents to the dollar amount entered in the account system and resolve any deviation
  • Ensure that job dollar values are neither over or undervalued or reported
  • Review contract language and payment terms
  • Manager new job set up
  • Complete paperwork and update worksheets and reports related to division activity in a timely manner
  • Engage in weekly Project Management meetings
  • Other duties as assigned
Other:
  • Assist in preparation of periodic reports for management
  • Participate in weekly L10 meetings
  • Quarterly goal setting and accountability
  • All other projects as assigned by management Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to focus in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift, but essential duties can still be completed with speed and accuracy. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
  • High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years' experience in accounting or equivalent
  • Two years or more of construction contract administration experience is required.
  • Sound understanding of contracting principles.
  • Knowledge and experience with percentage completion job cost accounting principles
  • Knowledge of construction contract language
  • Knowledge of sales and use tax laws.
  • Experience working with ERP systems and job cost accounting systems. JD Edwards Enterprise One experience is preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of pre-lien and lien processes.
  • Ability to create invoices in an AIA format.
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with a positive attitude under pressure and without supervision to meet
  • contractual deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products; Word Excel, Outlook, etc Share job details to