Construction Contracting Assistant
Ducks Unlimited Inc.
Rancho Cordova, California
Job Type | Permanent |
Salary Details | Salary Range: $70,000.00 To 80,000.00 Annually |
Deadline | Nov 01, 2024 |
Experience | 2 - 6 years |
Project Coordinator - Construction Contracting Assistant
Western Regional Office
Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracting Assistant familiar with federal and state-funded construction projects based in our Western Regional Office in Rancho Cordova, California. The Contracting Assistant will be part of a larger team of conservation professionals working in Ducks Unlimited’s nine Western Region states.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Review of government contracts and grants, specifically for compliance provisions
- Assist engineers with construction project bidding, prepare and QA/QC bid packages, review, develop, and track contracts, change orders, and insurance/bonding requirements, and complete lien releases
- Document scanning and control, maintaining project documentation in a standardized and organized manner
- Adhere to government and internal procurement regulations
- Perform project coordination duties and various administrative tasks as needed
Key Qualities, Skills, and Knowledge:
- An associate's degree in business administration or a construction-related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience in a comparable position
- Knowledge of construction contracting and public works requirements, including. Davis-Bacon and state prevailing wages
- Experience with conducting the bidding process
- Well-organized and detail-oriented
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
- Familiar with accounting systems
- Basic knowledge of project management concepts
- Self-motivated, lots of initiative, eager to learn, able to work with minimal supervision, but willing to ask questions and seek direction if needed
- Able to maintain a professional demeanor while working within tight deadlines with a variety of people and personalities.
Salary and Benefits Package: Salary $70k-$80k, commensurate with experience. We work hard to encourage everyone at Ducks Unlimited to bring their authentic selves to work every day. DU offers an exceptional benefits package that includes comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; a minimum of three weeks paid vacation to start; paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.
Application Instructions: To apply, submit a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position and a resume highlighting your qualifications. For internal candidates, log into https://workforcenow.adp.com with your employee credentials, click MYSELF, TALENT, CAREER CENTER, and follow the prompts to APPLY. For external candidates, visit Apply for Construction Contracting Assistant Role and follow the prompts to APPLY.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. For more information regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at careers@ducks.org.
DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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Category | General / Stewardship, Hydrology |
Tags | Wetland |