About Dabri, Inc.

Dabri, Inc. is a California-based consulting firm specializing in program and project management, construction management, engineering support, project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, environmental compliance, and quality oversight. With over 20 years of experience supporting complex capital improvement programs across aviation, transportation, education, and public works sectors, we deliver practical, high-value solutions that keep projects on schedule, on budget, and in full regulatory compliance. We take pride in collaboration, accountability, and elevating the communities we serve.

Position Overview

Location: Los Angeles, CA (LAX – On-Site Only)

Dabri, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Contract Administrator II / III to support major aviation improvement programs at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 

The Contract Administrator reports to the Project Controls Manager. The successful candidate will have proven contract administration experience with complex, multi-phase, multi-million dollar construction and/or renovation projects. Performs a broad range of contract administrative duties, including procurements, billings, insurance, badging, and compliance.

This is a full-time, on-site, Monday–Friday position. No remote work is permitted.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist LAWA with planning of procurements and setting pre-award schedules for contracts including Board actions
• Assist in coordination of Pre-Bid/Proposal Meetings to present the Project and RFB/RFP to potential bidder/proposers.
• Prepare drafts of RFP/RFB addenda for LAWA to review, finalize, and distribute to Planholders
• Prepare draft award recommendations and Board reports
• Conform final contract documents
• Prepare required reports and contractual correspondence
• Attend various meetings, including pre-bid proposal and post-bid proposal debriefings
• Assist in Contract standardization process
• Monitor all aspects of contract compliance
• Assist in resolving problems and disagreements between contractors and LAWA
• Review contractor invoices for contractual compliance
• Conduct closeout actions upon contract completion such as final audit, payment, etc. under the direction of LAWA personnel
• Coordinate changes across the project environment, ensuring correct procedures are followed and changes are accurately recorded, scheduled and controlled
• Prepare Change Documents, Task Orders and Change Orders
• Route Change Documents for signature and tracks status
• Create and distribute change reports and analysis
• Support the project management team in maintaining timely and effective change support processes, procedures and systems
• Lead the development and maintenance of any periodic (daily, weekly, monthly) status reports to keep management and/or owner informed of change progress
• Ensure that changes properly encumber contractual capacity and budget
• Coordinate with ADP scheduling to ascertain time impacts of changes under consideration and property documents
• Assist with implementation of trend and change support programs
• Contribute to the advancement of ADP’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business related field, as well as training in procurement, contract, construction and commercial law.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in administration of commercial/government contracts.
• Must have a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities
• Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance of responsibility and growth in previous positions
• Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Must be able to produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude
• Knowledge and direct experience in SBE/DBE/MWBE program coordination preferred
• Experience in alternative project delivery methods including Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Design Build preferred.
• Experience supporting Multiple Award Task Order Contracts.

Preferred:

• Experience with project management software preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

  • No visa sponsorship is available

• Must be willing to work onsite at LAX 

• Occasional evenings/weekends may be required

• Must be able to commute reliably (no relocation assistance provided)

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: Commensurate with experience
(Typical range is $35–$52/hr — please insert it if desired)

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Holidays

• PTO & Sick Leave

How to Apply

Please submit the following in Microsoft Word format:

• Current résumé

• Detailed project list relevant to aviation or public infrastructure

• 3 Professional references with updated contact information

• Desired hourly rate or salary range

Send application materials to: [email protected]

Dabri, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage minority, female, and veteran candidates to apply.