Project Contract Specialist

Openings: 1

Position Summary

The Entry-Level Project & Estimating Engineer supports the bid and project administration functions for water tower coatings renovation projects. This role is designed for a soon-to-graduate or recently graduated college student with an engineering or construction management background who is interested in preconstruction, estimating, contract administration, and process improvement.

The position is primarily office-based in Perry, Georgia, with occasional travel to project sites. The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently for extended periods while also communicating effectively with internal team members, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, and field personnel.

Bid Review and Scope Development

• Review project plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements.
• Identify key technical, commercial, and schedule requirements within bid packages.
• Assist with development of project scopes of work for pricing and execution.
• Evaluate bid documents for risk factors, exclusions, clarifications, and compliance requirements.

Estimating and Risk Assessment

• Support preparation of cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other direct and indirect costs.
• Participate in bid specification review and risk assessment activities.
• Help identify pricing gaps, scope concerns, and constructability issues.
• Assist with estimate organization, documentation, and proposal preparation.

Technical Submittals

• Prepare technical submittal packages in accordance with contract documents and customer requirements.
• Coordinate collection of product data, certifications, drawings, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Track submittal status and maintain organized records for internal use and customer submission.

Project and Contract Management Support

• Assist with project and contract management duties following award.
• Prepare and submit pay applications, change orders, requests for information, and closeout packages.
• Support documentation of project changes, contract requirements, and customer communications.
• Maintain accurate and organized project files throughout the project lifecycle.

Department Tools and AI Solutions

• Support development, improvement, and modification of estimating tools, templates, and workflows.
• Assist with data organization and analysis to improve estimating accuracy and efficiency.
• Help identify, test, and implement meaningful AI solutions that improve department effectiveness in document review, estimating support, risk evaluation, and administrative workflows.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement in how the department performs core tasks.

Communication and Relationship Building

• Communicate professionally with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
• Build productive working relationships that support efficient execution of bid and project tasks.
• Participate in meetings and follow-up actions with clear written and verbal communication.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communications skills with strong verbal and written correspondence.
• Ability to work independently in a primarily office-based setting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, plans, and specifications.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to learn estimating systems, project documentation processes, and AI-enabled tools.
• Empathy for others including external and internal customers, colleagues.
• Discipline to accomplish tasks within established deadlines.
• Ability to effectively follow…