Contracts Administrator - Construction jobs in Norwich, CT

Cockram Construction, a globally recognized construction services business with over 150 years of history, is seeking a dedicated Project Controls Specialist to join our team in the US. We focus on delivering top-level services in high-tech and challenging industries, particularly in the Pharmaceutical/Bio-Tech and Themed/Attraction sectors.

The Project Controls Manager will ensure compliance with project controls procedures. This role requires a deep understanding of cost control/management, project estimating, and experience in various aspects of project controls, accounting, estimating, and forecasting/reporting.

Location: Remote with Onsite Requirement (One week per month in West Greenwich, RI ). Candidates must reside in MA, RI, CN, NH, NY, and NJ. All other candidates will NOT be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Project Controls team in cost functions.
• Manage original budget, current budget, current forecast, commitments, actuals, changes, Earned Value, productivity, CPI, SPI, staffing plans vs actuals by name, risk, commitment curve, cashflow curve, and accruals based on Work in Place.
• Provide target value design setup and support to manage design to cost.
• Develop and adhere to the Project Controls Plan for Estimating, Funding, Procurement, and Cost.
• Develop and maintain project cost in the Cost Management Tool according to control accounts guidelines.
• Perform reconciliation of cost data from local accounting systems to the project controls system of record.
• Support the Project Manager on cost reporting, forecasting, and negotiation of contracts and change orders.
• Develop reports on actuals, variances, trends, and re-forecast as necessary.
• Ensure proper Change Management throughout the project phases.
• Develop and maintain detailed Cash flow and Commitment flow throughout the project phases.
• Evaluate external costs and develop internal cost estimates in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Participate in the value engineering process.
• Analyze change orders for cost impact.
• Perform bid cost comparisons for proposal review teams.
• Provide costs and schedule impacts associated with identified project risks.
• Review and validate contractual compliance of project invoices.
• Assist in the financial project close-out.
• Develop and ensure recording of the project’s historical cost information and "lessons learned" for future use.

Skills Required:

• Full understanding of cost control/management.
• Familiarity with project estimating.
• Strong understanding of procurement and contracts.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in various aspects of project controls, accounting, estimating, planning/scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting/reporting.
• Good interpersonal and collaborating skills.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills for accurate and largely self-directed work.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in related industry and/or capital project management.
• Bio/Pharmaceutical experience is preferred but not a must-have.

Join our team and contribute to exciting projects worldwide. Cockram Construction, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA/HRA options, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401K with 4% match, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid sick time, 8 paid holidays 2 floating holidays, $250 annual wellness stipend, and tuition reimbursement.

Cockram Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• Are you able to be onsite one week per month in Rhode Island?

Experience:

• Construction Experience: 5 years (Preferred)
• Cost control: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Greenwich, RI 02817: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Greenwich, RI 02817