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Contract Administrator
Universal Engineering SciencesUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Sept 2023
About the role
Overview: UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,600 professionals across 85 branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
Company Summary
Joining Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) offers you the opportunity to excel at the fastest growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm in the country. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. We are a family of companies with revenue of $500M, quickly rising through organic and acquisition growth. We are made up of 6 regions that include nearly 20 companies within those regions: Florida, West, Texas, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest. UES is a family of almost 3,800 team members who operate in 86 locations in 20 states. Our values guide the way we work, make decisions, and treat others, specifically our team members, customers, and the communities where we serve. We STRIVE for safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value and excellence. At UES, you will collaborate with a team that places value in our collective vision, culture of community, and unwavering commitment to excellence. While being encouraged to promote innovative and creative ideas, you will be provided the support to bring those ideas to fruition. As our company continues to grow at a rapid pace, so do the opportunities for our current and future team members to learn and mentor for continued professional and personal development. Additionally, you can count on excellent benefits, a comprehensive PTO plan, uncapped career growth, and the best people in the industry. You can learn more about our career opportunities here: https://teamues.com/careers/
Overview:
The Contract Administrator will work directly with Business Development personnel, Operations Management, technical personnel and UES Legal Department. The Contract Administrator will be responsible for reviewing, negotiating and administering contractual terms and conditions in accordance with UES company policies and the specific business units.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
Company Summary
Joining Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) offers you the opportunity to excel at the fastest growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm in the country. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. We are a family of companies with revenue of $500M, quickly rising through organic and acquisition growth. We are made up of 6 regions that include nearly 20 companies within those regions: Florida, West, Texas, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest. UES is a family of almost 3,800 team members who operate in 86 locations in 20 states. Our values guide the way we work, make decisions, and treat others, specifically our team members, customers, and the communities where we serve. We STRIVE for safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value and excellence. At UES, you will collaborate with a team that places value in our collective vision, culture of community, and unwavering commitment to excellence. While being encouraged to promote innovative and creative ideas, you will be provided the support to bring those ideas to fruition. As our company continues to grow at a rapid pace, so do the opportunities for our current and future team members to learn and mentor for continued professional and personal development. Additionally, you can count on excellent benefits, a comprehensive PTO plan, uncapped career growth, and the best people in the industry. You can learn more about our career opportunities here: https://teamues.com/careers/
Overview:
The Contract Administrator will work directly with Business Development personnel, Operations Management, technical personnel and UES Legal Department. The Contract Administrator will be responsible for reviewing, negotiating and administering contractual terms and conditions in accordance with UES company policies and the specific business units.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Review government and commercial confidentiality agreements, RFPs, teaming agreements, proposals, contracts, change orders and other legally binding documents
- Advise UES personnel on the terms and risks of the contractual documents
- Assist UES personnel with risk identification of each project
- Revise contractual documents as necessary in accordance with UES procedures and risk evaluation of each project
- Coordinate review of contractual documents with Legal, Risk Management, Tax, Finance, Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Operations, and other departments as necessary
- Support attorneys with review and client negotiation of contractual documents
- Identify and negotiate contract changes with clients during project execution
- Advise and train technical staff regarding contract administration, risk avoidance, change order management, cost and pricing, and other topics as required
- Provide support as requested in areas of contract review, negotiation, monitoring, close-out, indirect rate adjustments, audits, proposal preparation, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience reviewing, revising and negotiating contract language for the EPC, Construction, and Environmental consulting services industries
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and SharePoint
- Ability to work
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