Job Description

Job Description

Contract Administrator III (APM Contracts Administrator)

Position Summary

The Contract Administrator III supports the APM Commercial Manager in the development, oversight, and monitoring of procedures to ensure full contract compliance. This includes management of non-compliance and deductions, relief event claims, change orders, and project close-out activities across large-scale civil and construction projects delivered under alternative project delivery models.

Key Identifiers for the Position

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of contracts experience supporting the design, construction, and administration of large civil and construction projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the development, implementation, and management of contract management systems, change control processes, and claims documentation across multiple alternative project delivery methods.

Essential Job Duties

The Contract Administrator III supports the APM Commercial Manager with administration of the DBFOM Agreement and overall commercial oversight and compliance, including the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate with internal functional support teams to evaluate disputes and relief event claims and prepare responses to claims, change orders, and other related contract documents.
• Provide contract compliance analysis and support issue resolution strategies.
• In conjunction with the APM Commercial Manager, provide change control and contract administration expertise, including subject matter support related to change orders, contractual interpretation, estimating processes, analysis, and resolution.
• Create, develop, and maintain contractual tracking and reconciliation processes during the Design and Construction (D&C) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) phases, including:
• Availability payment tracking
• D&C period non-compliance occurrences
• O&M period non-compliance occurrences
• Required approvals and sign-offs
• Create and develop contractual and change order processes, including:
• Relief and compensation event claims
• Change order documentation requirements and content
• Analysis of the merit of change proposals submitted by the Developer
• Support Project Controls by assisting in the generation of independent cost estimates and schedules for Developer change orders determined to have merit.
• Present change order evaluations, cost analyses, and estimating findings to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare all required reports, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate and obtain all required internal and external approvals and sign-offs.

Hardware / Software Knowledge

• Knowledge of and familiarity with project management and document management software, including Primavera, Prolog, SharePoint, or similar systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Professional Experience and Additional Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in design, construction, and contract administration, including oversight of large, complex construction projects.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions to complex contractual and commercial challenges.
• Proven proficiency in developing, implementing, and managing contract management and change control processes under alternative project delivery methods.
• In-depth knowledge of alternative project delivery contracting relationships and typical contractual terms between Owners, Developers, and other project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and site utility plans, as well as detailed shop drawings.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, which is a critical requirement for this role.

Education / Training

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

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