Contracts Administrator

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility power generation industrial renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies design and engineering maintenance and testing program management construction and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large-scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering Construction and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at .

Job Title: Contracts Administrator

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive Houston TX 77034.

Primary Function:
The Contracts Administrator is responsible for processing and tracking workflows around customer contracts and other agreements from the initial draft through completion of the project execution phase. The position will be based in our Houston TX office located at 12301 Kurland Drive Houston Texas 77034 and will report to Dashiells General Counsel and will also support Dashiells other attorneys and Dashiells Sales department (for contract-related matters).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
• Process incoming contracts and track responsibility for legal review (including prime customer contracts subcontracts services agreements purchase orders confidentiality agreements and other agreements).
• Organize and save documents in appropriate file locations.
• Review and verify terms of certificates of insurance received from subcontractors and other third parties.
• Populate contract templates with appropriate project and third-party information and distribute to internal stakeholders and third-party partners for their review and comment.
• Assist Dashiells Sales and Procurement departments with tracking contract workflows and renewals.
• Support legal and project personnel as needed for contract interpretation notices and change orders.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelors degree in Legal Studies Political Science or equivalent is preferred; related work experience may be substituted. Alternatively an associates degree in Paralegal Studies with 2 additional years of contracts experience may be substituted.

• 3 years of contracts experience in the construction or services industries required with a focus on contracts and subcontracts management preferred.
• Experience related to Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects in the electric power industry (transmission and distribution) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job the employee will primarily work indoors with occasional outdoor exposure to year-round weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours including weekends may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance accidental death & dismemberment insurance long-term disability insurance and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs with corresponding FSA or HSA dental vision supplemental life insurance short-term disability insurance critical illness insurance group accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance a 401(k) with immediate vesting and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters please.