What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Contracts Specialist position at Engineering & Inspection Services?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our dynamic team in our Metairie, LA office. The Contract Administrator will ensure that contracts are structured, managed, and executed to maximize the organizations financial performance. This role involves a strategic approach to contract management, with an emphasis on evaluating and adjusting billing rates, aligning pricing strategies with market conditions, and ensuring that contractual terms support profitability targets. The Contract Administrator collaborates closely with finance, operations, and legal teams to analyze costs, monitor revenue streams, and proactively address factors affecting profitability, such as inflation, overhead increases, and operational inefficiencies.
EIS has been a recognized Top Workplace for the past 4 years. Established in 2000, EIS provides quality engineering, inspection, design, and technology services, with over 160 employees across Louisiana and Texas. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets, and provide competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, a robust benefits program and professional development opportunities.
Key Focus Areas :
- Profitability Optimization : Ensure contracts meet or exceed profit margin expectations by analyzing financial performance and making adjustments to rates, terms, or execution strategies.
- Billing Rate Management : Monitor and adjust client billing rates to reflect market conditions, inflation, and cost increases, while maintaining competitive pricing.
- Strategic Pricing : Develop pricing models that align with organizational profitability goals and provide value to clients.
- Financial Analysis : Evaluate costs, margins, and financial performance for each contract, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
- Contract Negotiation and Amendments : Negotiate and implement terms that protect the organizations financial interests, including escalation clauses and cost-sharing agreements.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. EIS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) participates inE-VerifyandRight to Workto confirm identity and employment eligibility. Please note that this job description is a general outline of expected duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Actual responsibilities may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs.
