Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. (Jorgensen) is a world leader in maintenance management. For over 50 years Jorgensen has provided a diverse range of facility and highway infrastructure, consulting, maintenance and management services. Our professionals are in the forefront as facility managers, maintenance engineers, trainers, assets managers and solution providers. Our firm is focused on the operations and maintenance of transportation and public works infrastructure assets. Our maintenance operations is comprised of professional engineers, certified quality control inspectors, and experienced maintenance technicians with proficiency developing and executing highway infrastructure maintenance contracts throughout the United States. Our system approach to maintenance management is unparalleled in our industry. We know how to identify and implement innovative solutions for our client's toughest challenges.

Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Coordinator to support unit price contracts in Texas. This position will be responsible for coordinating, tracking and maximizing efficiency of the bidding, tracking and prosecuting the work of multiple contracts, including large bundled bid contracts. This position reports to the Regional Manager.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of Specifications and Contract Documents.

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of contract bid prices and contract estimates.

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of historical bid tabulations and history.

• Keep informed on relevant technical DOT legislation impacting the organization’s contract obligations, asset maintenance industry, unit price and performance based contracting.

• Monitor project schedules and budgets, preparing progress reports, and liaising with key stakeholders

• Produce reports and review action plans with management to improve productivity and increase efficiency

• Strong interpersonal capabilities and ability to work cross-functionally with other leaders

Desired Skills

• Roadway construction or highway maintenance experience preferred
  Excellent skill in interpreting standard and special specifications, special provisions and other contract documents.

• Excellent written and verbal skills when addressing either individuals or groups

• Ability to present information professionally.

• Customer-service oriented and understanding of business acumen

• Knowledge general industry regulations, active certifications

• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and contracts

• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

• Excellent verbal, phone, written, and communication skills and a commitment to collaborate with people.

• At least 25% travel is required. Must be able to travel as directed by Regional Manager

Required experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or construction related degree or minimum of (3) years related experience and have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities

• Strong, critical thinking skills & capable of anticipating organizational needs

• Ability to work effectively handling multiple projects and assisting multiple management levels

Qualifications:

• Extensive Knowledge of specifications and unit price contracts

• Thorough knowledge of computer Programs

• Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations

• Skill if effective negotiation

• Ability to carry out simple arithmetic functions

• Ability to Maintain proper safety equipment required for each job

• Ability to use smart phone and applications

• Ability to adjust to changing work schedule

• Ability to work safely under ranging environmental and weather conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to operate hand/power tools

Schedule:

Full time. Monday – Friday 7:30-4:00pm. Must be able to work outside of set schedule, when needed.

Total Compensation Package to include: Competitive base pay, annual profitability based bonus, recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities. Comprehensive Benefit Plan options for full time employees to include: Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, Vision Discounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation, Sick, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Plans and more!

Company will conduct Background check, MVR and Controlled Substance testing prior to hire.

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employers and is committed to diversity in our workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V