Contract Administrator

AccruePartners; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on exposure to enterprise system

Hybrid work after training

Experience with major utility projects

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a qualified professional to support highway relocation and utility coordination across North and South Carolina. The role focuses on contract administration, project coordination, billing, and financial control, using Maximo, PeopleSoft, and PowerPlan.

The position begins fully onsite in Raleigh for the initial training period, then shifts to a hybrid model (3 days onsite, up to 2 days remote per week). A strong admin, financial, and collaborative skill set is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration, project coordination, billing, or financial administration.
• Background in utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or government contracting is valuable.
• Experience with enterprise systems; exposure to Maximo, PeopleSoft, or PowerPlan is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Utility Relocation Agreement packages for Carolina infrastructure projects.
• Set up and maintain projects in Maximo and PeopleSoft with accurate records.
• Generate billing through PeopleSoft and track collections; resolve payment issues.
• Run financial reports in PowerPlan and explain variances.
• Support scope change documentation and financial tracking.

Skills

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Maximo

PeopleSoft

PowerPlan

Job description

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Join a large, established energy organization supporting critical power grid infrastructure projects across North and South Carolina.
• Work within the Power Grid Operations (PGO) Highway Relocation Program, coordinating utility relocations associated with roadway improvements and infrastructure projects.
• Partner with internal project teams and external government agencies, including NCDOT, SCDOT, and municipalities.

LOCATION

• Raleigh, NC.
• Fully onsite during the initial 6-month training period.
• Hybrid schedule following training: 3 days onsite and up to 2 days remote per week.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting major utility and infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on exposure to enterprise systems including Maximo, PeopleSoft, and PowerPlan.
• Work directly with internal stakeholders and government agencies on project agreements, billing, and financial coordination.
• Build transferable experience in contract administration, project coordination, financial reporting, and utility operations.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Coordinate and prepare Utility Relocation Agreement packages for infrastructure projects across the Carolinas.
• Set up and maintain projects in Maximo and PeopleSoft, ensuring accurate records and documentation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and government agencies to manage communications, agreements, and project requirements.
• Generate billing through PeopleSoft, track outstanding collections, and assist with resolving payment issues.
• Run financial reports in PowerPlan, analyze project costs, and assist with variance explanations.
• Support scope change documentation, financial tracking, reporting, and document retention.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while ensuring accuracy and timely follow-through.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• Experience in contract administration, project coordination, billing, financial administration, or a related field.
• Background in utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or government contracting is valuable.
• Experience working with enterprise-level database systems; exposure to Maximo, PeopleSoft, or PowerPlan is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Analytical skills with the ability to review financial information, track costs, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills with a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, takes initiative, and enjoys balancing administrative, financial, and project coordination responsibilities.