Principal Contract Engineer

Overview

Lead preparation and review of construction contract documents for major PA projects.

Key Responsibilities

• contract review
• qa/qc
• contract templates
• procurement docs
• specs library
• process documentation

Tasks

-Maintain, contribute to, and organize documentation of Contracts Unit processes, standards, policies and procedures to ensure clarity, uniformity and efficiency of processes and deliverables -Oversee PA-Wide reviews, including review all project manual related elements of the construction contract, in compliance with the Engineering Department's contract documents standards for construction contracts -Manage staffing of on-site consultants, including task order request preparation, candidate interviews and selection, training, supervision and invoice approvals -Ensure timely completion and accurate documentation of QA/QC process by Contracts Unit staff. Perform internal quality audits, as prescribed -Assist with ongoing maintenance and updates to Contracts Unit contract book standard provisions and templates -Ensure deliverables meet established schedule and budget -Work with Chief Contract Engineer in assuring timely delivery and quality of final design construction contract documents -Prepare contract books for specialized procurement methods, such as alternate bidding, design-build, multi-bid work order and Construction Manager/General Contractor, as well as grant funded contracts as required -Participate in recruitment and hiring of qualified staff -Manage resources and a ssign, track and balance staff workload -Provide contractual subject matter expert assistance to Engineering staff and other Agency departments to ensure consistency and quality of contract specifications during the design and bidding periods -M anage, supervise and train Contract Engineer staff and manage performance reviews -Direct preparation of and audit final construction contract books to ensure applicable contractual administrative, federal and technical requirements have been met, and ensure coordination with intended project -Assist with additions and updates to the Engineering Department's technical Specifications library

Requirements

• csi cdt
• 12+ yrs
• bsc engineering
• ms office
• contract terms
• leadership

What You Bring

-Demonstrated knowledge of technical specifications and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 3-part specification format. Possession of CSI - CDT, CCCA and/or CCS certification -Over 12 years of experience in the preparation and review of engineering/architectural construction contract documents, including a minimum of 5 years preparing front-end contract documents for multidisciplinary capital projects over $5 million, and 2+ years supervising and mentoring junior staff. -Demonstrated knowledge of construction contract terms and conditions clauses (sometimes referred to as the front end or general conditions of the contract) relat ed to various solicitation and payment methods, contract administration requirements, grant-funding provisions, staging requirements and operational constraints required for the preparation of the contract book -Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field from an accredited college or university. -Familiarity with Authority or other public agency procurement practices. -Demonstrated ability to manage and meet schedules and budgets for project deliverables -Excellent interpersonal and collaborative effectiveness, including demonstrated experience interacting with project stakeholders to achieve project success and client satisfaction, ability to give clear written and verbal direction, and demonstrated excellent technical writing skills in construction contract preparation -Demonstrated ability to analyze information, exercise independent judgment and reach sound conclusions for establishing and negotiating resolutions of contracts related issues -Demonstrated experience in developing and reviewing the technical and contractual aspects of preliminary and final design contract drawings and specifications -Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design delivery process -Demonstrated leadership, reliability and achievement of results at increasing levels of responsibility. -Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite at an intermediate proficiency, especially Word, and ability to quickly learn and become adept with all Contracts Unit related software

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Interview Process

-initial phone interview for qualified candidates -followed by in-depth interview(s) and/or assessments

Security Clearance

-conditional offer candidates must undergo a background check