Contract Administrator

POSITION CONCEPT: The Contract Administrator is responsible for the accurate preparation, solicitation, negotiation, award, and commercial management of contracts in support of maintaining, expanding and modernizing electric & natural gas infrastructure in service to customers. From initiation of sourcing events through contract closeout the Contract Administrator has a strong focus on contract development up to contract execution for professional consulting services, software solutions, software as a service (hosted services), non-disclosure agreements, license agreements, architect & engineering services, routine & major construction services, and major engineered equipment purchases. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Conducts pre-procurement planning to identify the best method(s) for contracting engineered equipment, engineering and construction contracts, required to satisfy project requirements, while safeguarding corporate interests.Assist and advise the project team during the preparation of technical specifications and/or scopes of work by performing reviews and assistance in support of development of such technical specifications and/or scopes of work. Assist and advise the project management team in areas of contractual risk. Prepare appropriate contract pro-formas (including general terms and conditions and commercial terms) for bid solicitation.Knowledgeable of local, regional or national business trends, risk assumption and management issues, and applicable regulatory and legal constraints and requirements.Develops and maintains supplier relations and works with the Supplier Diversity team to successfully include minority business opportunities in purchasing.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional organizations. EDUCATION: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field. EXPERIENCE: Required: Minimum of two years work experience related to business management, contract management, engineering, construction, project management, operations or other similar experience.