Associate Administrator, Contracts (Hybrid)

10/31/2024

Locations: Berlin, Connecticut; Southborough, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire

Responsible for all contract matters relative to specific contracts, from initial planning through project execution and contract closeout for various Distribution Business capital projects, Develops and maintains relationships with contractors and monitors the overall management of the contracts. Monitors and reviews contractor performance. The individual will interact with the Procurement Department. The Associate Contract Administrator also ensures continuity and follow-up on the proper execution and charges for contracted work.

This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.

Essential Functions: 

• Working with Project Managers and Procurement, administers contract requirements relative to specific contracts, reviews capital contractor performance expectations in conjunction with Project Management and Project Engineering, interacts with vendors and monitors contract compliance.
• Provides administration of contracts including review of rates, schedule of values etc.  Working with Project Managers on contract strategy for managing risks and claims.
• Participates on negotiating committees to establish contract structure, price, terms and conditions and other pertinent contract conditions.
• Communicates and coordinates (is the primary interface) with Distribution project managers, project engineers, and other project team members, on contract, RFP, RFQ related matters.
• Builds and maintains vendor relationships.
• Establishes and executes a strong scope control process to contain out-of-scope charges.
• Tracks errors, problems, reworks and aggressively pursues back charges and warranty claims.
• Carefully monitors the contractor’s subcontracting process to reduce the chances for irregularities.
• Monitors vendor payments, reducing occurrence of duplicate charges, charges not billable under contract, overpayment errors. Periodically audits contractor invoices.
• Assures good documentation of contract decisions and closeout and all documents are filed appropriately.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Basic knowledge of contract administration principles, contracts and the application of contract administration including legal terms and conditions.
• Ability to comprehend the application of a variety of contract specifications.
• Ability to represent the Business and Eversource with assertive and tactful behavior.
• Ability to work with a matrix team of individuals having diverse disciplines and levels of experience relative to contract issues.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn computer technology including Maximo, Power BI, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or similar applications
• Good written and oral communication skills including formal presentations
• Effective interpersonal skills; excellent analytical skills
• Well organized and ability to work independently

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Business, Finance, related discipline or equivalent experience

Experience:     

• One to three years of closely related contract administration experience required.

Licenses & Certifications:

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $67,730.00 to $75,250.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of benefits!

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.