SAFELY Building America’s Infrastructure Since 1972

Robert W. Pereira founded The Middlesex Corporation (TMC) in 1972. Through his vision, drive and commitment to Safety, Quality and Excellence, the organization, now encompassing various companies throughout the United States is a leader in the heavy civil construction and paving industries. This year, The Middlesex Corporation was ranked by ENR as the 222nd largest contractor in the country out of more than 35,000 construction companies and 50th of the Top 50 Domestic Heavy Civil Contractors. The Middlesex Corporation is headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts with regional offices in West Haven, Connecticut and Orlando, Florida.
The sustained success is a result of the Leadership and Team Members living the core values of Safety first in everything we do, Quality in all we offer, Integrity in the way we act and do business, Professionalism in how we represent ourselves and the company, Strong Work Ethic that produces positive results, and Commitment to the Success of all Team Members and Stakeholders.

Our Goal is to sustain our exemplary Safety record while growing into a diversified “Top 100 ENR Company” and being recognized as “One of the Best Places to Work.”

Please see HR for information on physical demands and work environment of this job.

Team Member Competitive Benefits:

• 401k Savings Plan with 25% Company Match
• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Holidays
• FSA
• Voluntary Benefits
• Health Care Advocate
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training
• Team Member Referral Program

Please complete the employment application for consideration of employment with The Middlesex Corporation.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Position Summary:

The Contract Administrator is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and administering job records, generating budgets, preparing progress payment requisitions and all associated functions necessary to establish accurate accounting for construction jobs.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do.
• Prepare normal monthly or bi-weekly progress requisitions for accounts receivable billing and subcontractor payment quantity splits and entering all requisitions onto the accounting system.
• Compare work quantities to date and retainage with the owners for accuracy.
• Input change orders and back charges onto the payment requisition.
• Review and log all payments for vendors and subcontractors.
• Creation and maintenance of budgets.
• Set up/reconcile customers and jobs in the system.
• File job owner requisition sheets from the various authorities.
• Maintain subcontractor files and payment requisitions.
• Prepare a monthly backlog report for the bonding company.
• Prepare partial, final lien releases, and all required notices related to jobs and subcontractors.
• Knowledge and experience of EEO requirements for the State of Massachusetts and Connecticut.
• Prepare daily cash journals for job related receivables and payables.
• Knowledge of contract closeout processes with Mass DOT and CTDOT.
• Secure all necessary approvals and ensure that standard company procedures are followed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Three plus years of related finance or construction experience.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office/ Excel.
• HCSS/Viewpoint software experience is preferable.

Necessary Attributes:

The Middlesex Corporation is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”