Contracts Specialist
Pineville, LA - USA
Job Summary
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations (DTPS) located in Pineville LA is looking for aContracts Specialist to join our team. TheContracts Specialist reports to and assists the DTPS Commercial Vice President and the Crest Operations LLC (Crest) Legal Department with all aspects of contract management including initial drafting redlining negotiation execution and compliance and administration with a strong focus on risk mitigation and contractual compliance. The Contracts Specialist will serve as a dedicated liaison between DTPS and Crest to administer and manage all aspects of DTPSs contracting process including leading the reviews and negotiations of customer-facing agreements. The Contracts Specialist will also be responsible for the compilation of complete bid packages by collaborating with the DTPS tapered tubular and standard shape product families to ensure commercial compliance. The individual in this role must be adaptable engaged and focused on supporting the business proposal and project teams as well as external customers. The Contracts Specialist must be fully aligned with the industry and operations of the business unit and have a thorough understanding of the corporate guidelines.
Contracts
- Draft review negotiate a broad range of customer subcontractor and vendor agreements by working collaboratively with business and functional teams in a manner that accomplishes the business goals including optimization of timelines and creating a positive experience for our clients while mitigating corporate risk. Aid DTPS management and the Crest legal department in a variety of contracts including engineering procurement and construction agreements master services agreements professional services agreements and non-disclosure agreements. Help maintain priorities that are set to meet the Proposal Teams contracting strategies and proposal schedules.
Risk and Compliance
- Must fully comprehend the companys strategies on risk with the ability to implement and execute these strategies through best practices and operating standards. Must maintain a good working knowledge of compliance requirements with applicable U.S. state local and international laws and regulations.
Bid Preparation
- Assist with quality bids by reviewing commercial compliance completing bid forms and documentation and ensuring a comprehensive bid package that includes accurate details necessary documentation and adherence to all specified requirements. Ensuring a timely submission and subsequent follow-up with the relevant parties.
Systems
- Implements and manages contract management system processes procedures and database. Carries out administration of the Crest contract lifecycle management program and assists legal operations with identification and development of contract and related systems.
Customer Focus / Building Relationships
- Works with DTPS leadership and team members to develop long-term relationships for the advancement of its businesses.
Organizational Development / Self-Development / Coaching
- Maintains and expands expertise of our industry and vision and is adaptable agile and emotionally adept. Fosters effective collaboration between departments and teams to ensure an integrated strategy and business approach. Exhibits a strong commitment to continual learning and education.
DTPS Policies
- Manage the DTPS record retention policy
- Bachelors degree in business construction management or engineering preferred.
- Experience with contract review and negotiations required.
- 5 years experience with project contracts bid preparation or execution of projects. Project experience and knowledge in the administration of contracts as well as an understanding of scheduling and project strategy.
- Experience with contract lifecycle management programs a plus.
- Must have superior analytical and strategic thinking skills communication ability (verbal and written) organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and proactively manage competing priorities and deadlines exercise sound judgment and take ownership of issues and matters through their successful conclusion.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Share the companys purpose and values including high ethical standards teamwork customer service mindset and positive attitude
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Crest Industries is the holding company for a family of world class project oriented companies serving the electric utility, commercial and industrial electrical contractor and forestry industries. Through our group of companies we offer the following: Engineering, procurement, pac ... View more