currently looking for a Field Contracts Administrator Specialist for a project in Destrehan, Louisiana. Work will be performed at the Destrehan job site. The Contracts Administrator Specialist will be responsible for "cradle-to-grave" contract formation and administration, i.e., from issuance and administration of Request For Proposals (RFPs), day-to-day administrative tasks, management of contract change requests, change order review and approval processes, and contract invoicing through contract close-out. JOB REQUIREMENTS Must Haves: Extensive contract/subcontract administration experience within a heavy industrial construction environment Experience must include developing scopes of work contracts, assembling bid documents for creation of RFP packages, corresponding with bidders, true management of subcontractors Ability to read and comprehend complicated commercial/legal and construction contract documents Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, & PPT) Ability to work in a construction setting, performing job walks and communicate with contractors and field verifying contract information as needed Day-to-Day: An EPC firm is seeking a Field Contract Administrator to work at a Client site in Destrehan, LA. This individual will be responsible for "cradle-to-grace" contract administration, i.e., from issuance and administration of RFP's, day-to-day administrative tasks, management of contractor change orders and invoicing through contract close-out. Further Responsibilities include: Act in conjunction with Contractors, the Construction Management Team, and the Owner Coordinate with the Project Team to help develop Scopes of Work (SOW) for each contract Assist in assembling bid documents for creation of RPF packages Issue RPF packages to vetted bidders Correspond with bidders to answer any questions during the bid process and issue addenda as required Plan, coordinate and conduct Pre-Bid Meetings Analyze, condition contractor bids, and make recommendations to the Project Team and Owner Ensure all necessary documentation on contractor mobilization and onboarding is in place (e.g., owner subcontractor approvals, owner insurance requirements, site entry requirements, etc.) Plan, coordinate, and conduct Contract Kick-Off Meetings Maintain accurate records, file and organize all RFP documents, contractor proposal documents, time sheets, contractor reports, and all essential documentation Coordinate and conduct weekly contractor meetings Monitor contractor's progress and performance to ensure work is performed according to contract provisions Review contractor change requests or change orders and route through the approval process by the Project Team and Owner Maintain a Contract Change Order Log for each contract Review, approve/reject, and record contractor invoices to assure contract compliance Lead contract turnover and close-out making sure all documentation has been submitted