Contract Manager - Substation

***Position to sit onsite in Charlotte, Atlanta, Palm Beach, or Dallas***

Top Skills

• 5 years of Substation estimating experience or contract management experience in the construction industry (preferably the utility construction industry)
• Knowledge of excel- V-lookups, Pivot Table

Job Description

The Contracting Managers are responsible for the estimating, proposal development and procurement of master service agreements and site-specific projects for distribution, transmission and substation construction across a mix of customers for which the client serves.

Under minimal supervision, the Contract Manager will provide:

• Thorough estimates and proposals for site-specific projects and master service agreements
• Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the project team to confirm complete scope
• Participate in customer pre-bid meetings (in-person or virtual)
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations
• All aspects of contract negotiation and working with project team to establish the system to carry out the contract including management of subcontractors and material procurement
• Effective contractual meetings (pre-bid, contract negotiations, contract kickoff, post-project meetings, etc.)
• Provide meaningful performance related feedback/input to appropriate operations and field management members
• Management and support of emergency and storm restoration events

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-year college degree preferably in engineering or business management
• Minimum of 5 years of contract management experience in the construction industry (preferably the utility construction industry)
• Possess strong mathematical, communication and computer skills
• Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency (proficiency in MS Project and/or Primavera scheduling software is not required but is a plus)
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic, as well as, complex proposals, technical documents, and formal letters
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to both small and large, diverse groups
• High energy level with the ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms
• Working knowledge of the techniques needed to lead and influence others in a matrix organization
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds