Construction Administrator (Contract Administrator)

Contract Administrator

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor's Award as a Great Place to Work. This is a repost. If you have previously applied, you do not need to reapply.

The role of the Contract Administrator is to assist in the administration and management of MCES's capital construction projects to ensure that they are executed promptly, according to plans and specifications, within industry quality standards, and budget requirements. This position is eligible for a hybrid (remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting, completing daily field observation reports, and evaluating work (primarily civil and structural)
• Inspecting, completing daily field observation reports, and evaluating work (primarily mechanical, such as process, steam, plumbing, sewer, and refrigeration piping; equipment and pump installation; HVAC and process control systems; sheet metal installation)
• Inspecting, completing daily field observation reports, and evaluating work (primarily electrical, such as power, instrumentation and control, backup support systems including UPS and generators, checkout and startup of process systems)
• Assisting in the administration of construction contracts.
• Preparing estimates, modifications, and associated documentation for change orders. Negotiating or assisting in the negotiation of change orders, contract conflicts, or claims. Reviewing and processing requests for payment.
• Maintaining files and documentation, coordinating routing and approval of drawings and material submissions. Ensuring contractor compliance with the MCES safety program.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Any of the following combinations of completed education in Construction Management or a related field, and experience in (heavy/commercial/industrial) construction management and/or field experience, with emphasis in the civil/structural, mechanical, or electrical discipline (must include experience with 480V to 13.8 KV) are required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher AND three (3) years of experience.
• Associate's degree AND five (5) years of experience.
• High School Diploma or GED AND seven (7) years of experience.

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.

Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook, experience with Industrial Structural/Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical construction, experience in wastewater treatment technologies and utility installations, experience in the construction of capital projects for wastewater collection and treatment systems, experience with project or document management software, including e-Builder, experience in construction management methods and/or technologies, experience in engineering design and construction principles, experience with contract documents, including terms and conditions, experience with Lockout/Tagout of mechanical and/or electrical systems, experience with Arc Flash studies and the practices surrounding Arc Flash, experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC's) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), experience working and collaborating in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environment are desired.

Knowledge of contract documents, including terms and conditions, knowledge of construction management methods/techniques, knowledge of engineering design and construction principles, knowledge and skill in persuasion in dealing with others, both inside and outside of the department, ability to problem solve are required.

We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement. We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

Union/Grade: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees/Grade G

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Safety sensitive: No

Full Salary Range: $39.41 -$63.91 hourly/ $ 81,973- $132,933 annually

Physical requirements change depending on the project assignment. Position may occasionally be required to stand and walk for long periods, sit occasionally, and climb or balance frequently. May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, turn, twist, and bend at the waist. The position is required to use of hands and fingers to grasp, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms. Must have the strength and dexterity to operate a variety of construction testing equipment. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds. Must be able to speak, hear, read, and write and have adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. The position must be able to smell.

You would perform your work in an industrial wastewater treatment plant or collection system environment. Some positions may require travel between the primary work site to other project sites. Occasionally work may be required outside of regular office hours to minimize system work impacts on customers and operations.

The recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check, which verifies education and employment, and covers your driving record (if applicable to the job) and any criminal record. If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.