CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

Corporate Environmental Risk Management, LLC is seeking a Contracts Specialist in Tucker, GA. The role involves managing the construction contract life-cycle, including pre-bid activities, bid processing, contract preparation, project file maintenance, and payment processing. The specialist will also handle telephone support and ensure compliance with contract requirements. This is a full-time position with no specific degree required.
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

As the Contracts Specialist for CERM, you will coordinate the day-to-day management of the Construction Contract life-cycle for projects let to Construction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

PreBid Activities Review bid documents for appropriate contract requirements Funding Source and corresponding contract requirements Contract time, Interim Dates and Liquidated damages Supplemental Specs and Special Provision Attend Pre-Bid Conference Assist with addendums as needed Process Bid for Award Create Procurement File Receive bids and prepare bid tabulation Review for pre-qualifications, bonds, vendor status Create recommendation to Award (if GDOT funded) Initiate agenda item to award for Board of Commissioners Prepare Contract Documents Create Contract copies for Execution Review Contracts received for all execution requirements Forward to Clerk for Execution Transmit / File executed documents Maintain Project Files Generate project correspondence Prepare contract changes/time extensions as needed Initiate agenda items for contract changes for Board of Commissioners Upload documents into OnBase Input milestones into Project View for tracking Review update insurance requirements as needed Ensure transmittals/shop drawings are filed as processed Transmit GDOT contract requirements as necessary (LAP forms, MC Checklists, Contract Changes, Closeout Documents) Maintain audit trail/file for federally funded projects (subcontracts, certified payrolls, EEO documents) Prepare contract for close-out and archiving Process Payments Coordinate eInvoice process for Contractor payments using Project View Review and distribute for appropriate approvals Disburse and track payment request through final approvals Initiate / Generate next request to Contractor Initiate Final Payment documents/Final Change Order documents Prepare close-out agenda item for Board of Commissioners Telephone Support Answer incoming calls and provide assistance when possible, forward to field staff as needed, and direct to other County departments as applicable.