Contract Administrator Progression

Title: Contract Administrator Progression
Location: Tampa, FL 33602
Duration: 12 Months
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
The Contract Administrator Senior prepares documents, reports, records, and information with accurate analysis related to Technology (software, services, licensing, hardware and other related activities) contracts
 
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION:
 
POSITION CONCEPT:
The Contract Administrator is responsible for the accurate preparation, negotiation, award, and commercial management of various high dollar, complex and high-risk engineering and construction contracts; and engineered equipment contracts for capital and maintenance projects related to electric power generating facilities, electric transmission and distribution facilities and natural gas delivery facilities.  Preference in renewable energy (solar) industry knowledge).
 
PRIMARY 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. 
- 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.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Related Experience: 
Required: Minimum of Three years’ work experience related to business management, contract management, engineering, construction, project management, operations or other similar experience. 
(i.e. 3 years related work experience with a preference in renewable energy (solar) industry knowledge).
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Required: Basic understanding of business principles, analytical and problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, detailed oriented, ability to work in a team environment and be proficient in oral and written presentation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Required: Working knowledge and an understanding of construction contract law, negotiating experience, writing and administering contracts for architect/engineer services, construction services, and 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.

Thank you,
Sachin P.,
510-402-1063
sachin@apninc.com

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