Site Contract Administrator - BART

Project Overview:

The Program further extends the BART system from the Berryessa Station in north San Jose, through downtown San Jose, and continuing to Santa Clara.

This landmark project is a six mile, four-station extension, linking the Phase I terminus at the Berryessa/North San Jose BART station to the Santa Clara Station in the City of Santa Clara. BSVII is planned to include a 54-foot single-bore tunnel, three underground stations, one at-grade station and a maintenance facility. BSVII will be implemented through the award of four separate contract packages, including Contract Package 2 (Construction Package 2) for tunnel and trackwork. The Construction Package 2 scope of work includes tunnel boring, installing internal concrete structures and trackwork, installing support of excavation, excavating station shafts and boxes for underground stations, and constructing mid-tunnel ventilation facilities.

Position Summary

The Site Contract Administrator will functionally report directly to the Contracts Manager and will report daily to the Construction Manager. The Site Contract Administrator will provide sound commercial judgement of the Construction Package 2 contract in accordance with contract requirements. The Site Contract Administrator will be expected to demonstrate professional oversight of project delivery, the client’s compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements, procurement, risk management, and construction expertise and judgement in all phases of the Project work.

Major Responsibilities:

• Implements the division of responsibilities matrix which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various contract management tasks and the standard work processes and procedures applicable to Contract Administration.
• Administers contract maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, contract performance, contract administration and other major matters.
• Administers moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with contractor and customer personnel and obtaining settlement.
• Represents customer in contractual discussions of moderate complexity.
• Administers information programs to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions.
• Supports preparation of periodic status reports for management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other industry related field along with 6+ years of experience OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10+ years relevant work experience is required.
• Specialized courses or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations, and accounting.

• Experience in administering different contract types, fee arrangements and contract terms.

• Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices and policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office software suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to establish collaborative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidence in working within an environment of senior managers, client executives, and government agencies.
• Understanding of compliance with protocols of company and client confidentiality.

This is an Onsite position.

Salary Range: $105,060 to $145,600 YR