***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
