Contract Support Specialist - CEI

GAI Consultants Inc.
paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Orlando
Nov 20, 2024
Description GAI Consultants is seeking an individual to join its CEI Central Florida team a CEI-CSS (Construction Engineering and Inspection - Contract Support Specialist) to be connected to our Orlando, FL office. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and administering contracts, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and supporting various contract-related activities. Job Duties: Contract Administration: Prepare, review, and manage contracts, including drafting and negotiating terms. Documentation: Maintain document control, including collection, authorization, publication, storage, retrieval, and retention of documents. Cost Estimates: Prepare monthly and final cost estimates and compose contract change orders. Compliance: Ensure all contract activities comply with relevant regulations and standards. Support Tasks: Provide administrative support for contract-related activities such as invoice processing, payment tracking, and budget reconciliation. Qualifications: Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, business, finance, or law is often required. Experience: Previous experience in contract management or a related field is typically necessary. Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are essential. Familiarity with procurement regulations and processes is also important. FDOT CTQP Final Estimates Level II, preferred. Why GAI: At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth. GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. Benefits To Working at GAI Include: Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays 401k company match Tuition Reimbursement Qualifications Education Bachelors of Finance (required) High School of Diploma (required) Experience 4 years: Prepare, review, and manage contracts, including drafting and negotiating terms. (preferred) Licenses & Certifications Driver's License (required) FDOT Concrete Field Tech (preferred) FDOT CTQP Asphalt Pav Tec (preferred) FDOT CTQP Earthwork CI (preferred) FDOT Pile Driving (preferred) Skills Communications (preferred) Problem Solving (preferred) Teamwork (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)