**Description** About the Role As a Contract Specialist, you will be managing the administrative process, associated record keeping, creation and transmission of documents and scribing meeting minutes in a fast-paced environment at the direction of the Senior Engineer of Construction for all assigned Contracts. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Engineer of Construction, the Contract Specialist will be responsible for the administrative components of all assigned Contracts at LaGuardia Airport by performing the following: + Preparation and review of Contractor payment applications. + Updating electronic work-in-place logs and financial information for assigned Contracts on a monthly basis with input from supervisor. + Processing sub-contractor approval requests. + Ensuring all necessary documentation is obtained in order to process change orders and lump sum conversions. + Understand and review Contractor’s certified payroll reports and track MWBE and recycling goals. + File daily field inspection reports and maintain real-time logs of any extra work quantities contained therein being tracked on a time and material basis against associated budgets. + Alert supervisor of any budgetary exceedance concerns and of any documentation not being received in a timely manner. + Scribe and distribute progress meeting minutes and write memos at the direction of the Sr. Engineer of Construction. + Balance and be able to adjust multiple priorities and follow up on all correspondence needed from Contractors, main office and supervisory staff needed to carry out your responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position: + A minimum of (3) years’ experience in office engineering and /or administrative work with principal experience in the administration of Construction Contracts + Proficiency in MS Office, Wintrak and SAP + Degree in public administration, business, finance or other related field from an accredited institution. Highly Preferred. OR High School Diploma/GED required Desired Qualifications: + Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. + Strong problem solving and decision-making skills and work well with others. + Monitoring actual budget expenditures and schedules against forecasts and alerting supervisory staff of any potential issues. + Demonstrated experience working with a cross section of staff in terms of their supervisory level as well as stakeholder staff outside of the department + Demonstrated ability to multitask and adjust priorities Selection Process The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check. Compensation & Benefits The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here (https://www.jointheportauthority.com/pages/working-here) for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities. REQNUMBER: 62286