Job Description

With a motto of “expect a difference,” a compelling, ownership-driven culture, and offices around the country, Salas O’Brien draws the best engineering, architecture, and construction professionals in the country. THE JOB Interested in leaving the building trade industry and working with a professional design engineering firm? Our New England office is looking for a Contract Administrator to represent BVH Integrated Services, a Salas O’Brien company. As the primary contact between the firm, architect, owner and contractor during the construction phase of projects, the Contract Administrator will focus on field observations to verify the contractor is following the specifications and drawings. In particular, the Contract Administrator will:

• Manage all aspects of multiple projects from bid/negotiation to completion and project closeout
• At a project manager level, have first-hand installation experience in one of the various building trades (Mechanical, Temperature Controls, Electrical or Plumbing trades).
• Review submittals and shop drawings, process Requests for Information, review Change Orders, and collect/approve Contract Close-out documentation.
• Communicate with design team, owners, contractor, sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers.

YOUR BACKGROUND To succeed in this role, you need to meet the following basic requirements:

• Experience in the construction of building projects of all types, including interpretation of contract documents, drawings and specifications, and working knowledge of building codes.
• 10+ years of experience in construction AND mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of MEP/FP systems.
• Familiar with life safety and building codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge with computers, computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience with construction management software
• Working knowledge and understanding of building control systems a plus.

Company Description

Why Work for Salas O’Brien? With a motto of “expect a difference,” a compelling, ownership-driven culture, and offices around the country, Salas O’Brien draws the best engineering, architecture, and construction professionals in the country. We believe our attitude of ownership has profound impacts on how we treat each other and serve our clients. We challenge you to find a firm with more opportunities for personal and professional growth than Salas O’Brien. Our many offices offer our team of employee-owners:

• Variety of projects and clients
• Collaboration with experts in your field
• Flexible hybrid environment that allows you to deliver projects effectively from your home office and our company offices.
• Growth opportunities within a local office or other Salas O’Brien offices
• Awesome culture defined by our Ownership Values
• Of course, we also offer outstanding benefits—everything you would expect for insurance and vacation time, professional education & licensure reimbursement, and flexible work scheduling at arrangement of your manager. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.