Balfour Beatty US · 1 day ago
Purchasing Administrator- Contracts
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting and construction management services. The Purchasing Administrator - Contracts is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and managing contracts to ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives.
Construction
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and administer contracts, amendments, and change
Reviewing and complying with Balfour Beatty owner’s agreement requirements with subcontracts and purchase orders where
Ensure contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and internal policy
Maintain accurate and organized contract files and
Exercises due diligence prior to the subcontract award with regard to the subcontract capacity, backlog position, financial condition, past performance, and safety performance by using our Risk Mitigation
Addresses all subcontractor inquiries related to contractual language, financial qualification, and insurance requirements in a professional and timely
Assist in developing and improving the contract management process and templates
Strong understanding of contract terms, legal language, and compliance requirements
Organizes and maintains department filing system for easy onsite storage and retrieval
Coordinates and participates in department
Maintains confidentiality with sensitive or proprietary information on behalf of managers/executives
Lead training of project teams to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding the contract
Communicates with Subguard Analyst, Risk Manager, Subcontractors, Project Managers, and other site employees to coordinate completion of
Performs other related duties as
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required (associate's degree a plus)
2-4 years' experience in a general/clerical office setting; commercial construction industry experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience with contract administration
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines
Uses time effectively based on key priorities; accepts direction from more than one person at a time and oversees multiple tasks
Communicates well and creates effective customer-focused relationships with all organization levels
Makes decisions under tight deadlines with composure, occasionally with incomplete information
Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements
Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, scanning, database, and presentation software
Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook)
Working knowledge of Procore, SmartSheet, and BlueBeam
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Holidays
Paid Volunteer time
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Company
Balfour Beatty US
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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