Contract Administrator​/Office Engineer

Overview

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. (M&J) is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

M&J is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affinneative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law.

Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affinneative Action Plan.

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Salary:

Based on experience, the salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 anually.

• Identify appropriate methods of contracting for assigned projects and tasks to develop procurement plans and schedules for contracts and orders.
• Assist with the preparation of contract documents and project status reports to monitor schedule, budget, and staffing plans.
• Solicit bids or proposals, facilitate pre-qualification and/or pre-bid meetings, develop selection criteria, coordinate selection committees, and manage amendments to project/task requirements before submittal.
• Prepare the requisite documentation and acquire concurrence from executive staff for the award of contracts and task orders.
• Coordinate with contractors or vendors to acquire documentation of bonds, insurance, and other required materials to execute contract agreements.
• Maintain contract files and project logs including contractor-client correspondence, invoices, and progress payments in compliance with WMATA standards.
• Monitor and maintain contract logs with distribution of documents between contractors and WMATA staff to ensure compliance with contract time commitments.
• Organize contract changes, claims, timesheets, overtime, and cost estimates for changes to contract work.
• Evaluate contractor-prepared claims and change proposals, determine merit, prepare WMATA’s cost estimates, develop negotiating positions, and assist with negotiations.
• Prepare contract modification packages for final review and approval following negotiations.
• Coordinate daily inspection reports from field inspectors, record contractor lost time and reconcile with contractor reports.
• Arrange progress meetings with contractors, WMATA staff, and technical consultants that result in providing agendas, record minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Review of invoices and progress payments, prepare payment packages for authorization, and monitor compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates.
• Report on progress against plan on weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Update data in Procore with relevant contract information.
• Retain all reports, correspondence, and documentation in accordance with WMATA document retention standards.
• Represent WMATA’s Task Manager and/or MATOC Program Manager at meetings as assigned.
• Become familiar with WMATA’s Procurement Procedure Manual (PPM) and relevant Policy Instructions (PIs)
• Perform other duties as assigned by WMATA’s Task Manager and/or MATOC Program Manager.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control and/or construction safety, including at least 1 year in the transportation industry. 10–15 years of experience in construction contracts, change…