Contracts Administrator Or Processor

We are seeking a highly skilled Contracts Administrator or Processor to support our client in the utilities industry. The Project Management Assistant team supports the Project Managers with administrative tasks related to distribution projects. This role requires a strong understanding of managing work in Asset Suite 8 such as: creating requisitions, contract change requests, contract payment authorizations, and managing project initiation and close-out tasks. The successful candidate will perform these tasks at various project stages, from concept to close-out, by utilizing job aides and their strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities include:

• Create and manage contract requisitions (CREQ) in AS8, including all project information found in proposals
• Create and manage contract payment authorizations (CPA) using AS8, including routing for approvals, managing invoices, and completing CPA checklists
• Follow up with vendors and project managers to ensure compliance and resolve discrepancies urgently
• Create and manage contract change requests (CCR) in AS8, including filling in project information and routing for approvals
• Process and execute project initiation and close-out tasks, including creating and managing work orders (WO), project IDs (PID), and service requests (SR) in AS8
• Finalize all CPAs and create CCRs to close out projects and contracts
• Ensure compliance with all project requirements and resolve any issues or concerns

Project deliverable reporting

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources.

Skills and requirements:

• Proven experience in a project management organization: specifically in creating requisitions, contract change requests, document control, and payment authorizations
• 2 years of experience working in the utilities or telecom industry
• Strong understanding of process flows, document control, and updating information in corresponding ERP systems
• Proficiency in Asset Suite 8 including: creating requisitions, change request orders, and payment authorization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Punctuality, professionalism, thrives in a structured environment

Experience with project controls, scheduling, reviewing project financials

Process mapping experience detailing out workflows and processes

Familiarity with diversity terms and commercial terms in contracts

Background in field estimates and cost management