Osmose Utilities Services Inc. is currently seeking a Contract Administrator to coordinate and deliver proposals, contracts and project set-up while working closely with the sales and operations organizations and Project Estimators in order to create excellent and winning proposals, contracts, and pricing.
This position is office-based, with occasional remote work opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Contract Management: Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from negotiation, proposal creation, execution, and analysis to support organizational objectives.
- Contract Administration: Maintain accurate and organized records of all proposals, contract documents (i.e., Purchase Orders, Statements of Work, Change Orders, etc.), and contracts, including key dates, milestones, and obligations.
- Proposal Creation: Coordinating the proposal development process, including gathering requirements, preparing proposal documents, and liaising with internal teams and subject matter experts. Reviewing request for proposal (RFP) documents and developing compliant and competitive proposals. Ensuring proposals are submitted on time and in accordance with customer requirements.
- Contract Negotiation: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate the negotiation of favorable terms and conditions for contracts, while not being the primary negotiator.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serving as the primary point of contact for contract and proposal-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Facilitating communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams, including sales, legal, finance, and operations. Providing guidance and support to stakeholders on contract and proposal-related matters.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and legal counsel. Serve as the primary point of contact for contract related inquiries and facilitate effective communication between parties.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve contract management processes and procedures. Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains to streamline contract administration tasks.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field and/or proven experience working in contract administration, proposal management, legal compliance, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively in a team environment
Benefits
Come grow with us! Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Critical Illness Plan and more!
- 401(k) with excellent company match
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, floating holidays)
About Osmose
With 90 years of experience, Osmose proudly serves the electric utility and telecommunications industries across the U.S., helping enable the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable electricity and communications services to millions of customers nationwide. We are the industry leader in wood and steel structure condition assessment, life-extension and rehabilitation services. Our mission is to accurately inspect and mitigate aging infrastructure in a planned, programmatic manner that minimizes owner costs while maximizing benefits.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the Osmose footprint extends throughout the country. Our employees are inspired to perform each and every day by our core values of integrity, customer focus, safety, respect, excellence, flexibility, efficiency and ownership. Our staff and field personnel represent some of the most tenured, well trained, and innovative professionals in the industry.
Osmose is an Equal Opportunity employer. EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person