Job Description

COMPANY:                Turner Strategic Technologies (TST) POSITION:                Contract Administrator LOCATION:               NAS Pax River (Lexington Park, MD) HOURS:                    40/week COMPENSATION:    $45,000 – $60,000/year

ABOUT TURNER STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES (TST): Based in Norfolk, Virginia, Turner Strategic Technologies (TST) has grown into a multifaceted family of companies serving various industries across the United States. We have accomplished this success by following our core values of: E – Excellent Teammate (Team-oriented Team and Company Champion)   A – Attention to Detail G – Good People Only (Be a good Person)  L – Learning and Growing (Growth Mindset)   E – Eager to get it done (Gritty) Our devotion to our core values has led to long-lasting and healthy relationships with our employees and customers. 

OUR FAMILY OF COMPANIES: TST Construction is a Veteran-Owned Class A General Contractor concentrated in the Federal contracting sector. Our TST Construction team partners with a diversified base of Government agencies nationally to scope, negotiate, and deliver high-quality construction in support of the US Armed Services.  TST Fab & Machine, a Service-Disabled, Veteran Owned and Operated Small Business, is a full-service manufacturing company specializing in precision machine shop services and custom sheet metal fabrication. TST Fab & Machine brings professionalism, quality, and resourcefulness to metal fabrication and machining services. Retro Insulation focuses entirely on mechanical and plumbing insulation. Through this specialization, the company has developed an expertise in the industry and has become sought after by the Mid-Atlantic’s top mechanical and plumbing contractors.  Etolin Strait Development Group (ESDG) is an Alaskan Native 8(a) Small Business General Contractor and has an SBA Approved Mentor Protégé Agreement with TST Construction.  TST has been successful in assisting ESDG in establishing a presence in the Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Northern Virginia regions. 

JOB SUMMARY: The Contract Administrator (CA) at TST is responsible for assisting project managers and superintendents with numerous administrative and accounting aspects through the project’s completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:     Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and carry out a policy of courtesy and superior customer service.       Advance the overall structure and tools that maximize the project’s potential.     Implement effective methods and strategies to secure organizational well-being.     Active communication with all levels of our company.     Keep confidentiality of sensitive information.     Support Project Managers and Superintendents with required documentation involved in job set-up.     Provide project-level basic accounting by booking and tracking contract amounts, budgets, commitments, change orders, and invoices.     Review all prime contracts for TST’s compliance.     Prepare, issue, and track all administrative and accounting aspects of subcontracts.     Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.      Accomplish all duties involved with administering contracts, including negotiation, correspondence, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and certification for major contracts.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:  Emphasis is placed on the quality of a candidate’s character and work ethic. Specific duties, tasks, and responsibilities can be taught to anyone possessing the drive and dedication. We do not teach character or work ethic.  Requires proactive, inquisitive, dependable work ethic with steadfast attention to detail and initiative. Must be fully committed, steady and efficient, with a swift sense of urgency to accomplish the task at hand. An organized, responsible person capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight. Cautious and conscientious, caring deeply about personal contributions and taking great pride in the quality of their work. Must possess awareness and appreciation of working for something larger than oneself, and that contribution is a crucial aspect to achieving TST’s mission of serving others.     College degree in business or a related field is preferred but not required.     Knowledge of construction industry in Federal Government Contracting managing administration of large projects with multiple subcontractors preferred.     Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, and conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts including FAR, DFAR, and VAAR.     Strong understanding, reading, and analysis of contracts are mandatory.     Understanding of design-build construction contracts preferred.      Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, or VA preferred but not required.     Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.     Experience in accounting software is preferred but not required.     Strong leadership, team building, interpersonal, and customer service skills.     Excellent communication skills.     Aptitude to stay organized and complete multiple projects with minimal supervision.     Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.      Capable of working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and ever-changing environment.  

Company Description

ABOUT TURNER STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES (TST): Based in Norfolk, Virginia, Turner Strategic Technologies (TST) has grown into a multifaceted family of companies serving various industries across the United States. We have accomplished this success by following our core values of: E – Excellent Teammate (Team-oriented Team and Company Champion) A – Attention to Detail G – Good People Only (Be a good Person) L – Learning and Growing (Growth Mindset) E – Eager to get it done (Gritty) Our devotion to our core values has led to long-lasting and healthy relationships with our employees and customers.