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Contract Administrator (Hybrid)

10/03/2024

Locations Westwood, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Contract Administrator (Hybrid)

10/03/2024

Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts

This is a hybrid role with the first three months in the office.

Eversource is looking for a Contract Administrator located in Westwood, MA. This person will be responsible for all contract matters relative to specific contracts, from initial planning through project execution and contract closeout for various Business capital projects. Develop and maintain relationships with contractors and monitor the overall management of the contracts. Monitor and evaluate contractor performance. The individual will act as a liaison to the Procurement Department. Ensure continuity and follow-up on the proper execution and charges for contracted work.

Essential Functions: 

  • Working with Project Managers and Procurement, develops contract requirements relative to specific contracts, defines capital contractor performance expectations in conjunction with Project Management and Project Engineering, negotiates with vendors and monitors contract compliance.

  • Provides administration of contracts including review of rates, schedule of values etc.  Works 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 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, closeouts and appropriate filing of all documents.

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 applications of various types of insurance and taxes

  • Ability to represent the Business and Eversource with assertive but tactful authority

  • Ability to work with a matrix team of individuals having diverse disciplines and levels of experience relative to contract issues

  • Ability to negotiate issues in a manner that achieves successful results

  • Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn computer technology including Maximo, Word, Excel, Access PowerPoint or similar applications

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including formal presentations

  • Effective interpersonal skills

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • Ability to initiate appropriate actions and to work independently

  • Ability to maintain well organized and easily retrieved files

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, Finance, related discipline or equivalent experience

Experience:        

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of closely related contract administration is required   

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $88,250 - $98,060, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

Working Conditions:

  • Must be available to work emergency restoration 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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

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. 

Apply

Overview

Eversource currently operates more than 4,270 circuit miles of transmission lines, 72,000 pole miles of distribution lines, 578 substations, 449,737 distribution transformers and 11,683 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines across our service territory. As an integral member of our transmission team, you'll work in a dynamic and collaborative environment to identify business opportunities and balance risk-mitigation strategies to drive our growth.

Culture

Our goal is to remain the best energy company in the nation, and to be the first with carbon-neutral operations by 2030.

We will achieve this by valuing the diversity of employees who bring different perspectives to the table. We are committed to :

  • Creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued.
  • Leveraging the talent, unique perspectives, cultural and life experiences of every employee to ensure our continued success .
  • Attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce that can work together to meet the changing needs of the customers we serve while delivering reliable energy and superior customer service.

About us

We are Eversource

At Eversource, our mission is to safely deliver reliable energy and superior customer service to our electric, natural gas and water customers across New England. We do this ethically, respectfully and honestly to meet the expectations of our customers, regulators and ourselves.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Transmission team member?

Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Collaborative
  • Customer Focus
  • Team Player
  • Adaptable
  • Detail Oriented
  • Positive

Employee Quotes

Nicole, Siting and
Construction Services
Specialist

Meet Nicole

Mom, community volunteer, and one of our Siting and Construction Services Specialists. On any given day you can find Nicole providing reliability project updates to community leaders and town officials, connecting with local residents and business owners at an open house, or sharing her experience working at Eversource with students at a college career fair. “I'm glad to help the communities we serve,” said Nicole. “It's empowering to be part of a team that's working on projects to improve reliability for our customers while modernizing the grid.”

Alexia, Siting and
Construction Specialist

Meet Alexia

Alexia joined the Eversource team in Massachusetts as a Siting and Construction Specialist at the beginning of the year and she's really hit the ground running. Alexia reviews work the company is doing on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, and partners with other members of the team to develop creative community solutions for our reliability and battery storage projects. She's inspired by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her encouraging message to young women, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

Julia, Associate
Transmission Development
Program

Meet Julia

“In the Transmission Development Program, I have the opportunity to explore different aspects of the energy industry and the future of this industry. I currently guide project teams through engineering, design, siting, permitting and construction of both substation and line projects. I have the opportunity to understand the process of how energy is bought and sold, and I participate in conversations with customers about construction on transmission lines. Graduating, with a business degree, I never thought I would be working in the energy industry but this program and has given me an understanding and appreciation of the way energy systems work. The people at Eversource Energy are willing and ready to help you develop as a young professional and grow into your career.”

Job Description

Contract Administrator (Hybrid)

10/03/2024

Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts

This is a hybrid role with the first three months in the office.

Eversource is looking for a Contract Administrator located in Westwood, MA. This person will be responsible for all contract matters relative to specific contracts, from initial planning through project execution and contract closeout for various Business capital projects. Develop and maintain relationships with contractors and monitor the overall management of the contracts. Monitor and evaluate contractor performance. The individual will act as a liaison to the Procurement Department. Ensure continuity and follow-up on the proper execution and charges for contracted work.

Essential Functions: 

  • Working with Project Managers and Procurement, develops contract requirements relative to specific contracts, defines capital contractor performance expectations in conjunction with Project Management and Project Engineering, negotiates with vendors and monitors contract compliance.

  • Provides administration of contracts including review of rates, schedule of values etc.  Works 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 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, closeouts and appropriate filing of all documents.

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 applications of various types of insurance and taxes

  • Ability to represent the Business and Eversource with assertive but tactful authority

  • Ability to work with a matrix team of individuals having diverse disciplines and levels of experience relative to contract issues

  • Ability to negotiate issues in a manner that achieves successful results

  • Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn computer technology including Maximo, Word, Excel, Access PowerPoint or similar applications

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including formal presentations

  • Effective interpersonal skills

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • Ability to initiate appropriate actions and to work independently

  • Ability to maintain well organized and easily retrieved files

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, Finance, related discipline or equivalent experience

Experience:        

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of closely related contract administration is required   

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $88,250 - $98,060, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

Working Conditions:

  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

  • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

#tranajd

#LI-BC1

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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

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. 

Apply

Benefits

Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.

Healthcare, Wellness & Disability Protection for you and your Family

  • Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, choose the coverage that is right for you and your family
  • High deductible health plan option, with generous health savings account (HSA), employer contribution, ($500 individual; $1,000 employee +1 or more)
  • Company-paid employee life and accident insurance and options to purchase additional coverage for you and your family
  • An award-winning Wellness Program provides up to $200 annually for employees and spouses to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles
  • Health and Dependent care reimbursement accounts
  • Sick Time, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans

Work/Life Balance Benefit Programs

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Multi-faceted Behavioral Health Program
  • Care@Work Program (child/elder care), membership/stipend for emergency services
  • Adoption Assistance (eligible employees)
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Refinancing & Student Debt Counselling
  • Voluntary benefits platform to access discounted home & auto, identity protection and pet insurance
  • Charity donation gift matching
  • Volunteer hours at local charities with rewards to our Wellness Program
  • Generous time off
  • Business Resource Groups for social connection and career development

Retirement Benefits for a Secure Future

  • 401k: Up to 100% Employer Match on first 3% of employee's contributions
  • K-Vantage: Additional Employer Contribution to the 401k based on age and years of service (2.5% to 6.5%)
  • Med-Vantage HRA: Age 40+, receive annual $1,000 contribution to an HRA for post-employment qualified medical expenses

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