Contract Support Specialist

K Friese + Associates, LLC (KFA), a Lochner Company, is a leading provider of professional services in water, wastewater, drainage, transportation, and development reviews for public agencies. Our staff includes licensed civil engineers, certified transportation planners, project/construction managers, and construction inspectors.

In May 2023, KFA joined Lochner, a national transportation infrastructure firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients. Together, we have more resources and capabilities for delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve.

• Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
• Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
• Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
• Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
• Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so KFA becomes a long-term home for top talent.

THE OPPORTUNITY

K Friese + Associates (KFA), a Lochner Company, is looking for a Contract Support Specialist for our Austin, Texas office. The Contract Support Specialist supports and assists Project Managers and operations management during the life of a project. This position is responsible for various administrative functions including providing support to Project Managers for contract administration, project planning assistance, and helping Project Managers in monitoring the overall financial health of the project. Work is generally production oriented and performed under tight deadlines.

The primary responsibilities of the Contract Support Specialist include:

• Contract administration support
• Support for project set-up, maintenance, and close-out
• Project planning assistance
• Project reporting support
• Project insurance coordination
• Subconsultant invoicing coordination
• Billing
• Other duties as needed

Requirements:

• A minimum of five years of experience in contract administration or project management administration is required.
• Experienced with basic business accounting functions, able to use the accounting system for project tracking and research
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Interpersonal and client relationship skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills

In addition, the successful candidate is highly motivated and will take initiative, be able to use resources efficiently and effectively, and is dedicated to providing excellent client service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous employment with an architecture or engineering firm is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in Deltek Vision are preferred.

ABOUT US

KFA is a rapidly growing, civil engineering consulting firm that focuses exclusively on serving public sector clients. With offices in Austin, Round Rock, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; we provide opportunities in the fields of water, wastewater, transportation, drainage, and planning. Our team is driven by challenging and sophisticated work that helps them stretch and expand their capabilities.

At KFA, we foster an environment that cultivates teamwork, collaborative thought and high-quality, client-centered solutions. Our professionals are dedicated to our client's vision and understanding their real challenges through a partnership.

What else sets us apart?

• We focus solely on serving public sector clients to efficiently deliver high quality solutions.
• We seek challenging projects, for which we routinely provide significant value.
• We actively foster an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, while staying connected in today's semi-virtual environment.

At KFA we are focused on giving back to the community - not only through our work, but also by supporting local charitable organizations throughout the year. We are also the proud recipients of several awa