Contract Administrator Construction Services

WHO WE ARE

This posting is open continuously. However, it may close any time after June 16th, 2025. Priority will be given to applications received on or before June 16th, 2025.

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits.

MCES received a Governor's Award as a Great Place to Work. To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Our Environmental Services (MCES) Division has three (3) vacancies for a Contract Administrator with openings in any of the three disciplines
1) Civil/Structural
2) Mechanical and
3) Electrical.

The role of the Contract Administrator is to assist in the administration and management of MCES's capital construction projects to ensure that they are executed promptly, according to plans and specifications, within industry quality standards, and budget requirements.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid (remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Civil / Structural

• Inspecting, completing daily field observation reports, and evaluating work (primarily civil and structural)

OR

Mechanical

• Inspecting, completing daily field observation reports, and evaluating work (primarily mechanical such as process, steam, plumbing, sewer and refrigeration piping; equipment and pump installation; HVAC and process control systems; sheet metal installation.)

OR

Electrical

• Inspecting, completing daily field observation reports, and evaluating work (primarily electrical such as power, instrumentation and control, backup support systems including UPS and generators, checkout and startup of process systems).

• Assisting in the administration of construction contracts.

• Preparing estimates, modifications, and associated documentation for change orders. Negotiating or assisting in the negotiation of change orders, contract conflicts, or claims. Reviewing and processing requests for payment.

• Maintaining files and documentation, coordinating routing and approval of drawings and material submissions. Ensuring contractor compliance with the MCES safety program.

• Other related duties, as assigned.

Any of the following combinations of completed education in Construction Management or a related field, and experience in (heavy/commercial/industrial) construction management and/or field experience, with emphasis in the civil/structural, mechanical, or electrical discipline (must include experience with 480V to 13.8 KV).

* Bachelor's degree or higher with three years of experience.

* Associates degree with five years of experience.

* High School Diploma or GED with seven years of experience.

License Requirements

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook

• Experience with Industrial Structural/Civil, Mechanical or Electrical construction Experience in wastewater treatment technologies and utility installations

• Experience in construction of capital projects for wastewater collection and treatment systems Experience with project or document management software including e-Builder

• Experience in construction management methods and/or technologies Experience in engineering design and construction principals Experience with contract documents including terms and conditions Experience with Lockout/Tagout of mechanical and/or electrical systems

• Experience with Arc Flash studies and the practices surrounding Arc Flash

• Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC's) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

• Experience working and collaborating in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environment

• Knowledge of contract documents including terms and…