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Contract AdministratorDate Posted: 06/04/2024 Location: Bellingham, WA Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00Application Instructions

Our $200 million company, Dawson Construction LLC, has an immediate opening for a Contract Administrator. This position is based in Bellingham, WA, which has been recognized as a top ten community in the nation.

As people are our greatest asset, we are committed to being a great place to work and providing a culture of personal growth and development.

Organizationally we have a culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We absolutely believe in abundance and a make-it-happen attitude - no task is too big or too small. We've enjoyed an excellent reputation, steady growth and strong financial performance for many years.

Further, Dawson has industry best talent, offers ownership to key employees, works closely with a peer group of 8 contractors and meets regularly with our advisory board. Our charitable giving is focused on youth and education. Our mind set is that of resiliency and long-term success.

We are actively looking for the right individual to round out our Contracts Administration team who is interested in building their career with Dawson.

MISSION:

Build with leadership, predictability, and value to ensure successful construction projects...and be one of the best places to work.

Position Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Contract Administrator will provide administrative support with an emphasis on the legal contracting process and compliance, including owner contracts, subcontracts and contract purchase orders. Working independently, with minimal supervision, the Contract Administrator helps to ensure general contractor and subcontractor compliance with accurate documentation and follow-through.

Contracts & Agreements for Owners and Subcontractors

• Assists with owner and subcontractor contracts (reviews or drafts clarifications or conditions, makes modifications, incorporates owner comments and sends out for final review).
• Drafts initial owner and subcontractor contracts consistent with Dawson's standard contract templates and addendums.

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``` - Coordinates review on non-standard contracts (owner, subcontractor, purchase and service agreements, equipment rental contracts) with Dawson's contract attorney. - Manages version updates and control of owner and subcontractor contracts based on revisions provided to or by both internal and external parties. - Coordinates contract review meetings with internal stakeholders (EM, Divisional VP, Risk Controller, CFO) and external stakeholders (owners, subcontractor, etc.). - Manages contract execution process (mails final executed copy, scans and files). - Sets-up projects and contracts in the accounting system; and communicates as appropriate. - Tracks owner & subcontractor contracts, monitors for modifications, ensures return and compliance. - Ensures owner and subcontractor compliance, per project requirements. - Sets-up projects and subcontracts in the payment system.

Insurance & Bonding

• Ensures owner and subcontractor contract compliance with bonds, builder's risk and insurance certificates and any other contractual requirements.
• Processes closeout bond, consent of surety.
• Claims notification (owner, subcontractor, insurance, vendors, etc.) management and tracking.

Administrative

Administrative tasks include but are not limited to business licensing, partnering with legal on various contract related matters, ensuring corporate compliance, and