Job Title: Contracts Administrator
Location: : Tampa FL 33607 - (5 days onsite per week)
Work Schedule: Tampa FL 33607, Fully Onsite (5 days Onsite, per week) (5 days per week) (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week)
Duration: 6 Months contract (Possible extension)
About the Role
The Contract Administrator is responsible for the accurate preparation, solicitation, negotiation, award, and commercial management of contracts in support of maintaining, expanding and modernizing our electric & natural gas infrastructure in service to our 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.
Roles & 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 Producting corporate interests.
- Assist and advise the project team during the preparation of technical specifications and/or Products of work by performing reviews and assistance in support of development of such technical specifications and/or Products 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.
- Lead the bid evaluation process coordinating the commercial evaluation with the technical evaluation.
- Prepare the award recommendation and formalize final agreements and coordinate proper execution.
- Provide contract administration support during contractor’s performance including negotiating change orders, claims and disputes resolution, review invoices for compliance with contract terms, monitor for compliance with contractor lien laws and prepare contract close-out documents.
- Function as the team liaison with the Legal and Risk Management departments.
- Along with the project team, perform due diligence of potential new contractors confirming the technical and commercial where-with-all to take on and successfully complete contract requirements.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of federal, state, and local agency laws, regulations and ordinances that pertain to procurement practices.
Experience required
- Minimum four years direct work experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position related to construction, project engineering, contract management, and project management.
- Required: Working knowledge and an understanding of construction and general contract law, negotiating experience, writing and administering contracts (strong focus on contract development up to contract execution) for consulting services, software solutions, software as a service (hosted services), non-disclosure agreements, license agreements, architect/engineer services, construction services, major engineered equipment related to electric power generation plants and energy and gas delivery facilities.
- Understanding of contract delivery methods such as design-build, EPC, design/engineer, construction, design and furnish with technical direction of installation. Knowledge of different contract types such as lump sum, unit price, cost plus fixed fee and cost-plus incentive fee. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to manage multiple contracts with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work in a team environment and have effective interpersonal skills and be able to engage and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Preferred: Working knowledge in an ERP or SAP environment. Familiarity/experience with contract management software and e-signature tools.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field.
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Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
