Contract Manager III - Field Services

Contract Manager III

Are you ready to take on a key role and make a significant impact on exciting construction projects? Beitzel Corporation is looking for an experienced Contract Manager III to join our team! In this important position, you will collaborate closely with Project Managers across our Field Services Division to manage bids, contracts, and cost accounting for a wide range of projects, including Millwright, Concrete, Excavation, Wind Service, Electrical, and Industrial Construction. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of these projects, supporting new business development, and overseeing the fiscal management of high-profile construction projects. Your expertise in contract and cost accounting will be key as you work to deliver exceptional service and maintain strong client relationships.

What You'll Do:

• Interact and coordinate with Project Managers, Purchasing, Compliance, Accounting, etc. to provide and assemble efficient and competitive bidding for complex, multi-trade projects with minimal assistance
• Review and analyze new opportunities and make recommendations to Management on bid/no bid decisions
• Participate in developing standardized bid methods and unit pricing
• Lead and participate in pre-bid meetings, bid review, project start-up, pre-construction meetings, and post construction meetings
• Review and approve job SOVs (schedule of values), phases, budgets, schedules, unit tracking and DFR (daily field report) templates
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure proper purchasing agreements are negotiated and in place as required
• Serve as a point of contact for customers on contractual matters and work to ensure positive relationships are developed and maintained
• Administer the change order process for assigned projects to ensure that additional work is recognized, approved, documented, and billed

Working Conditions:

• Sit, talk, listen, observe, read, write and type
• Position involves sitting, bending, lifting, walking

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of construction contract negotiation experience and/or formal contract review and negotiation education/training
• 5+ years of management experience in the Construction Industry with project execution required
• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business Management, or related disciplines preferred
• Experience with networking and seeking new business opportunities
• Possess a solid background in Cost Accounting principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn project specific software tools
• Must be able to perform multiple assignments, meet deadlines with changing priorities, and balance the needs of multiple projects
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings required

How We'll Support You:

Perks/Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment - On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays