What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Analyst position at Softinc?
SOFT's client is looking for a Contract Analyst for a long term contract assignment.
Provide substantive and administrative support in the area of contract management for the project management, project controls, and construction management processes of the Electric T&D organization. Participate in “cradle to grave” contract management, from early involvement with developing the scope of work, RFx process, contract negotiation, contract award, contract maintenance, through contract closeout. Review contracts to identify key contract rights and obligations, prepare contract summaries, and ensure that all company and contractor obligations are met within prescribed deadlines. Continuously manage contract implementation and monitoring to ensure compliance by both company and contractor. Participate in or lead project meetings and field visits to construction sites. Develop and maintain process documentation. Communicate and champion processes and information transfer to maximize implementation of improvement opportunities. Identify and document gaps in contractor performance and make recommendations for improvement opportunities. Analyze data to support contractor/vendor evaluations. Establish/measure/analyze contractor performance and recommend/take appropriate actions as necessary. Provide support and problem resolution to project management in coordination with the appropriate Service Company partners (Legal, Procurement, Tax, Enterprise Risk Management, etc.). Demonstrate teamwork, work collaboratively and cooperatively with others, leading and following as needed.
Essential Requirements:
- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated understanding of contract administration and management
- Expertise in contract review and interpretation
- Firm understanding of the bid-to-contract lifecycle
- Ability to draft, review and edit technical scopes of work with the project team and Procurement
- Analytical ability, business sense, highly motivated
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn new applications
- Must be able to attend off-site meetings as required
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Relevant advanced degree (J.D. preferred)
- Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
- General knowledge of energy efficiency programs with a utility focus
- General knowledge of electric vehicle programs
- General knowledge of uniform commercial code and contract law
- Experience in a project, construction, utility, or industrial business environment
- Experience negotiating contract disputes
- Experience conducting bid events
- Business and legal writing experience
- Experience with project management and document management software tool applications (Sharepoint, McLaren, SAP, P6, etc.)
- Experience with drafting and reviewing Service Level Agreements
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newark, NY 14513: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newark, NY 14513
Salary : $40
