What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator position at Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.?
Are you an organized professional with experience in contract administration? Your skills could contribute to keeping the lights on for the members of our Energy Cooperative! Tri State is moving into the renewable energy sector, and you could be a part of building a more sustainable future!
What you will do:
- Prepare, negotiate, and administer contracts from bidding to final completion and closeout.
- Provide guidance and aid to supply chain services personnel.
- Evaluate proposals and complete contracts.
- Oversee the procurement of materials, equipment, and phases of construction for the generation, transmission, and areas of the acquisition.
- Prepare contract documents for various acquisitions, including construction, repair, leases, consulting, and software.
- Draft contract terms, incorporate technical specifications, and finalize bid documents.
- Administer bidder qualifications and establish pre-qualified bidder lists.
- Oversee sourcing processes; set bid schedules, issue RFPs/RFIs, answer bidder questions, conduct pre-bid conferences, negotiate contracts.
- Evaluate proposals: document receipt, conduct bid openings, review compliance, negotiate changes, and prepare bid analysis for final review.
- Assist Tri State personnel in administering contracts.
- Coordinate the contract change orders and amendments and monitor approval of executed contracts.
- Prepare and process contract closeout documents by coordinating Tri State and contractor approval and final payments.
- Develop and implement contracting procedures ensuring compliance.
- Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, and standards.
Who you are:
You have good planning and time management skills; you can think ahead and work within your timelines and resources and anticipate problems while meeting goals. You bring excellent communication skills and can maintain effective working relationships.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, engineering, or related field.
- Working knowledge of contract law and administration.
- Knowledge of government regulations affecting electric utilities.
- Willingness to travel when needed.
What We Offer:
- Salary Range $70,000 - $121,000; salary dependent on experience.
- Flexible Schedule options: opportunities to work remotely up to 50%.
- Full suite of benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits
Salary : $70,000 - $121,000
